HB1393
Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Read first time
Chief Patron:
Destiny LeVere Bolling (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals; Commonwealth Clean Energy Policy.
Amends annual funding commitments for the purposes of the annual pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals conducted by Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power Company. Under the bill, Appalachian Power Company is required to continue its pilot program at no less than $1 ... (More) million and no greater than $1.5 million annually. Dominion Energy Virginia is required to continue its pilot program at no less than $156 million and no greater than $204 million for the time period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending July 1, 2038. The bill extends the sunset date of such pilot programs from July 1, 2028, to July 1, 2038. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/21/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26105601D
- 01/21/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/27/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 01/29/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1393)
- 01/29/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 01/29/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 02/03/2026 - House: Incorporates HB634 (Kilgore)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Committee substitute printed 26106656D-H1
- 02/04/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1393)
- 02/05/2026 - House: Motion to refer to Appropriations agreed to
- 02/05/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- 02/05/2026 - House: Read first time
