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Chief Patron: Sullivan
HB 895: Creation of Model Ordinance for Energy Storage Regulation

Item 110 #2h

Item 110 #2h

 First Year - FY2027 Second Year - FY2028
Commerce and Trade
Department of Energy FY2027 $275,000 FY2028 $275,000 GF
FY2027 1.00 FY2028 1.00 FTE

Language
Page 114, line 36, strike "$6,070,995" and insert "$6,345,995".
 Page 114, line 36, strike "$6,070,995" and insert "$6,345,995".

Page 114, after line 41, insert:

"Out of this appropriation, $275,000 the first year and $275,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to effectuate the provisions of House Bill 895 of the 2026 General Assembly."

Explanation

(This amendment provides $275,000 in each year of the biennium from the general fund to the Department of Energy to develop a model ordinance for energy storage regulation by localities. Costs include an additional FTE for the Department of Energy to focus on energy storage, audit functions at the State Corporation Commission, and technical assistance from the Weldon Cooper Center.)

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