House Bill 2 sets targets for utilities to expand low‑income heat‑saving programs A committee substitute for HB 2 would require Dominion and Appalachian Power to make best efforts to deliver prescriptive efficiency upgrades and heat pump installations to a target share of qualifying low‑income households by 2031 and report annually to regulators; the committee passed the substitute 16–6.

Virginia is taking a bold step toward energy equity by mandating utilities to provide cost-saving heat pump installations for low-income households, potentially saving families over $1,400 a year!

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Subcommittee advances substitute to prioritize resilience dollars for low‑income and nature‑based projects A substitute to HB70 would prioritize projects in low-income areas and those using nature-based solutions, allow Virginia Resources Authority to use program administrators, and was reported with the substitute after stakeholder support from conservation groups.

Delegate Dahlia Figgins is championing a game-changing substitute to HB70 that prioritizes funding for low-income areas and innovative nature-based projects in Virginia!

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Virginia House Committee proposes amendment to enhance earned income tax credit for low-income taxpayers House Bill 1717 aims to increase tax credits for low-income individuals and families.

Virginia's House Bill 1717 could transform the financial landscape for low-income families by boosting earned income tax credits just when they need it the most.

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