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SB 660 — Shared solar programs; evaluation for Phase I Utilities & electric cooperatives.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 591 (effective 7/1/22)
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✓Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 11, 2022.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Shared solar programs for Phase I Utilities and electric cooperatives; workgroup. Directs the State Corporation Commission to convene a stakeholder workgroup to evaluate shared solar programs for American Electric Power and requires the Commission to report on its findings to the Chairmen of the Senate Commerce and Labor and the House Commerce and Energy Committees by November 30, 2022. Additionally, the bill directs the Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives and the Coalition for Community Solar Access to jointly convene a stakeholder process to evaluate shared solar programs for electric cooperatives, and requires a report on its findings to the Chairmen of the Senate Commerce and Labor and the House Commerce and Energy Committees by November 30, 2022. This bill incorporates SB 659.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
33 added · 32 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill SB 660 now clearly outlines the purpose of convening a stakeholder workgroup to evaluate shared solar programs in Virginia. It specifies that this group will include a diverse range of representatives, such as community advocates and solar organizations, ensuring various perspectives in the discussions. Additionally, it emphasizes that meetings will allow for remote participation, making it accessible to more people. These changes are important because they aim to facilitate broader engagement in planning solar programs, which could lead to better outcomes for consumers and the environment.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E591 An Act to convene stakeholder workgroups to evaluate shared solar programs for Phase I Utilities and electric cooperatives in the Commonwealth.
R[S O660] Approved [SApril 660]11, L2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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The State Corporation Commission shall convene a stakeholder workgroup to evaluate sharEdshared solar programs for Phase I Utilities and those utilities subject to the exemption in subsectionDGsubsection G of Coalition§ for56-580 Communityof Solar Access, Phase I Utilities, the DepartmentCode of Energy,Virginia. low-incomem the community solar advocates, consumer protection advocates, solar advocacy organizations, environmental advocacy organizations, the Chesapeake Solar and Storage Association and other solar industry and shared solar stakeholders, and community advocacy groups.
The stakeholder workgroup shall permitinclude representatives from the Coalition for Community Solar Access, Phase I Utilities, the Department of Energy, low-income community solar advocates, consumer protection advocates, solar advocacy organizations, environmental advocacy organizations, the Chesapeake Solar and Storage Association and other solar industry and remote or electronic participation in meetings, which may be held at any location in the Commonwealth.
The staff of the State Corporation Commission (the Commission) shall facilitate and document the proceedings of the stakeholder workgroup and submit a written report to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Commerce and Energy and the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor no later thanouBethan November 30, 2022, and make copies of the report publicly available on the Commission's website at the same time as submission to the House and Senate Committees.
E Additionally, the Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives and the Coalition for Community Solar Access shall jointly convene a stakeholder process to evaluate shared solar programs for electric cooperatives.
This stakeholder process shall include representatives from electric distribution cooperatives, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, the Department of Energy, low-income community solar advocates, consumer protection advocates, solar advocacy organizations, environmental advocacy organizations, the Chesapeake Solar and Storage Association and other solar industry and shared solar stakeholders, agricultural associations, and staff of the Commission.
The Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives and the Coalition for Community Solar Access shall facilitate and document the proceedings of the stakeholder workgroup and submit a written report to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Commerce and Energy and the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor no later than November 30, 2022, and make copies of the report publicly available on the Commission's website at the same time as submission to the House and Senate Committees.
View plain text versions (4)
- CHAP0591 View text Current pdf April 11, 2022
- SB660ER View text pdf March 11, 2022
- Committee Substitute Committee substitute printed 22105670D-S1 pdf February 07, 2022
- Presented and ordered printed 22104653D View text pdf January 19, 2022
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 591 (effective 7/1/22)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
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Impact statement from SCC (SB660ER)
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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House amendment agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N)
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (98-Y 0-N)
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Passed House with amendment BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Commerce and Energy with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)
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House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Energy
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Impact statement from SCC (SB660S1)
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Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB660S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 22105670D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Incorporates SB659 (Edwards)
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Committee substitute printed 22105670D-S1
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Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from SCC (SB660)
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Assigned C&L sub: Energy
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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Presented and ordered printed 22104653D
Sponsors
- John S. Edwards · Primary
- Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 97 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Les R. | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Batten, Amanda E. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Joseph P. McNamara | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Marshall, Daniel W., III | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 660 do?
- Shared solar programs for Phase I Utilities and electric cooperatives; workgroup. Directs the State Corporation Commission to convene a stakeholder workgroup to evaluate shared solar programs for American Electric Power and requires the Commission to report on its findings to the Chairmen of the Senate Commerce and Labor and the House Commerce and Energy Committees by November 30, 2022. Additionally, the bill directs the Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives and the Coalition for Community Solar Access to jointly convene a stakeholder process to evaluate shared solar programs for electric cooperatives, and requires a report on its findings to the Chairmen of the Senate Commerce and Labor and the House Commerce and Energy Committees by November 30, 2022. This bill incorporates SB 659.
- Who sponsors SB 660?
- SB 660 is sponsored by Edwards, John S. and Hanger, Emmett W., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 660?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 660?
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