StateVirginia

HB 906: Energy load flexibility protocols; SCC et al., to evaluate high electric demand customers, report.

Rip SullivanIntroduced

HB 906 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

State Corporation Commission; work group; energy load flexibility protocols; high electric demand customers; report. Directs the State Corporation Commission to convene a work group to evaluate and assess energy load flexibility protocols for high electric demand customers, including any commercial or industrial custom...

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Encourages efficient energy usage
  • Supports grid reliability and decarbonization goals

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact from study alone

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Potential for more stable energy pricing
  • Improved industrial energy efficiency

Risks

  • Potential regulatory compliance costs for large users

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Long-term grid stability benefits

Risks

  • No material direct effect on the general public identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Future legislative action could increase regulatory burden for high-demand customers

Limitation

Analysis based on abstract; full bill text not provided

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Continued from last session

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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