Votes at a glance: Subcommittee reports multiple energy and utility bills, tables one procurement measure House Subcommittee No. 3 reported a slate of energy and utility bills (most unanimously or with strong margins), including measures on water discounts, PIP expansion, EV charging, IRP changes, and utility investments; HB 1175 on independent RFPs was laid on the table after debate.

Virginia's subcommittee made significant strides in energy and utility legislation, passing key bills on water affordability, EV charging, and more, while one contentious measure was tabled for further debate.

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Utilities tell committee they restored most storm outages; say rolling blackouts are not planned Dominion Energy, the statewide co-op association and Appalachian Power updated the Committee on Labor and Commerce on a winter storm that produced tens of thousands of outages. Utilities said outages were largely caused by fallen trees, most customers were restored, and rolling blackouts were not anticipated.

After a winter storm that left 58,000 without power, Virginia's utilities are pleased to report that most outages have been restored and rolling blackouts are off the table!

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Panel advances substitute for HB434 to require utilities to report feeder‑level grid utilization metrics A substitute to HB434 was reported 7‑0, directing utilities to develop grid‑utilization metrics (feeder and substation level), require seasonal assessments and task the commission with issuing a timeline for improvements, with proponents urging data‑driven decisions to reduce costly new infrastructure.

Virginia's new HB434 substitute is set to revolutionize grid modernization by mandating utilities to report critical feeder-level metrics, paving the way for smarter, cost-effective energy solutions.

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