Working Together to Power Virginia’s Growth

Virginia’s electricity needs are changing rapidly, driven in part by the growth of large energy users.

Electric cooperatives are exploring how demand flexibility can help meet this growth while maintaining a reliable, affordable, and resilient electric system.

Through this stakeholder engagement process, the electric cooperatives are working with large energy users and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for flexible demand.

Together, we can identify practical solutions that support economic growth, strengthen grid reliability, and benefit cooperative members and the communities we serve.

Our Approach

Taking a Cooperative Approach

Electric cooperatives have a unique relationship with the communities they serve. As member-owned, not-for-profit utilities, cooperatives have a shared interest in supporting economic growth while maintaining reliable and affordable electricity for all members.

That creates an opportunity for a different kind of conversation with large energy users.

Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, the electric cooperatives are exploring how demand flexibility could be designed around the operational realities of large loads, the needs of the electric system, and the interests of cooperative members.

We are engaging stakeholders early in the process to better understand what is technically feasible, operationally practical, and mutually beneficial.

HB 284 / SB 371

Enacted 2026

The Process

Design Through Collaboration

As enacted in 2026, House Bill 284 / Senate Bill 371 directs the electric cooperatives to convene a stakeholder process to inform the development of a voluntary demand flexibility program.

The stakeholder process will provide an opportunity for large energy users, electric cooperatives, and other interested stakeholders to share perspectives, explore potential approaches, and help inform the design of the program.

Learn more about HB 284 / SB 371 (PDF)

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Conference Registration & How to Get Involved

This stakeholder process will be self-administered through the Virginia electric cooperative network.

If you are interested in participating in the stakeholder engagement process, sign up here to receive ongoing communication.

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Roadmap

Timeline

2026

July 1, 2026

HB 284/SB 371 Becomes Law

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

October 27
Stakeholder First Meeting

2026

Winter 2026 to
Spring 2027

Working Groups, collaborative process, additional meetings.

2027

By Sept 30, 2027

Report Filed with the SCC