Legislature vs. Regulator. Clean Energy Rules.

Where: Virginia

The latest salvo in clean energy regulation in Virginia: Lawmakers say the State Corporation Commission rules implementing the Clean Economy Act violate the spirit of the law.

Who is on what side?

• Utilities support the regulators proposed storage rules
• Lawmakers say the proposed storage rules violate the spirit of the law to open up the sector to innovation
• Industry groups are calling for the adoption of more aggressive interim targets

What are industry and lawmakers asking for?

• A required 3rd-party administrator
• To oversee bidding on future energy storage projects to increase transparency
• Open permitting to allow for small third-party developers to enter the market

Utility Dive | Virginia lawmakers say proposed rules violate spirit of state’s clean energy laws, press for changes