Department of Environmental Quality
Department of Environmental Quality
Small Energy Storage Facilities Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 100]
Chapter Information
| Description | Chapter 419, 2021 Acts of Assembly Special Session I, includes in the definition of a "small renewable energy project" certain energy storage facilities and projects that include storage facility components. Such facilities are eligible for special permitting, review, and inspection requirements. The bill directs the Department of Environmental Quality to promulgate initial regulations to implement the provisions of the bill by January 1, 2022. |
| State Authority | Chapter 419, 2021 Acts of Assembly Special Session I |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1) Meet the requirements of Chapter 419, 2021 Acts of Assembly Special Session I 2) Expand the small renewable energy permit by rule (PBR) program to cover small electrical storage projects 3) Simplify and shorten the permitting process for small electrical storage facilities |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Mary E. Major |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | mary.major@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)698-4423 FAX: (804)698-4178 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
PBR regulation for Energy Storage - Adoption
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2022. |