| 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 |
| 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 |
| Name / Title: | Bettina Rayfield |
| Address: |
1111 E. Main Street, Suite 1400 Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | bettina.rayfield@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)659-1915 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Incorporation of Interconnection Facilities Definition to Renewable Energy Wind, Solar, Combustion, and Energy Storage Regulations
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Final | Governor's office review in progress. |
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Amend 9VAC15-100 to comport with the requirements of § 10.1-1197.5 et. seq. of the Code of Virginia
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Final | Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/13/2026). |
| Amend regulations to increase fees assessed by Department of Environmental Quality Permit by Rule Regulations | Final | Governor's office review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
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PBR regulation for Energy Storage - Adoption
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2022. |