HB1467
Electric utilities; virtual power plant pilot program, Phase I Utilities.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Read first time
Chief Patron:
Lily Franklin (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Electric utilities; virtual power plant pilot program; Phase I Utilities.
Requires Appalachian Power to petition the State Corporation Commission for approval to conduct a pilot program to evaluate methods to optimize demand through various technology applications, including the establishment of virtual power plants, by July 1, 2027. The bill requires the pilot program to evaluate electric grid capacity needs and ... (More) the ability of such virtual power plants to provide grid services, including peak-shaving, during times of peak electric demand. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/23/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26106041D
- 01/23/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/28/2026 - 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 (HB1467)
- 01/29/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 02/03/2026 - House: Reported from Labor and Commerce (22-Y 0-N)
- 02/05/2026 - House: Read first time
