SB512
Electric utilities; rates for generation and distribution services, notice of energy rationing.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Jan. 27, 2026
Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB512)
Chief Patron:
Bill Stanley (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Electric utilities; rates for generation and distribution services; notice of energy rationing.
Prohibits the State Corporation Commission from approving a rate increase proposed by Dominion Energy or Appalachian Power Company unless the utility demonstrates a net increase in total electric generating capacity within the previous rate period. The bill requires any electric utility that, due to an emergency or other energy shortage, ... (More) rations energy to avoid power outages, including by conducting fuel rationing, load shedding, or disconnections or imposing surcharges, to provide written notice of such rationing to such utility's customers within 10 days after such rationing occurs. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105321D
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- 01/27/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB512)
