Virginia 2020 legislative session update March 16, 2020
Overview of select legislation Awaiting Governor review and action Establishes robust zero-carbon electric generation targets 100% zero-carbon by 2046 via renewable energy portfolio standard (RPS) Provides direction for deployment of…
Overview of select legislation (contd) Awaiting Governor review and action Maintains triennial review framework and timing First triennial: 2017 through 2020 performance with 2021 regulatory review Second triennial: 2021 through 2023…
Highlighted emission reduction technologies Solar & Onshore Offshore wind Energy Storage Wind Required Yes Yes Yes 5.2GW by 16.1GW by 2.7GW by 2035 incl. up 2036 incl. 2036 incl. Target(s) to 3GW by 6GW by 800MW 2028 2028…
Appendix Select bill references Topic Bill number and link SB 851 Virginia Clean Economy Act HB 1526 SB 1027 Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) HB 981 Period expense treatment HB 528 Please refer to page 2 for…