CHAPTER 21
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 56-594.01:2 , relating to electric substation construction agreements; electric cooperatives.
[H 1191]
Approved March 31, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 56-594.01:2 as follows:
§ 56-594.01:2 . Substation construction agreements; electric cooperatives.
A. As used in this section:
"Electric cooperative" or "cooperative" means a utility consumer services cooperative organized under Article 1 of Chapter 9.1.
"Member" has the same meaning as provided in § 56-231.15 .
B. An electric cooperative may enter into an agreement to construct a substation with a member receiving regulated electric service, with an electric demand of at least 20 megawatts during the most recent calendar year, that requires a point of interconnection with a transmission line system of 230 kilovolts or more. Such agreement shall be filed jointly by the member and cooperative with the Commission for informational purposes and, if requested, treated with confidentiality by the Commission. Such substation shall be for dedicated service only to the member's facilities and shall be constructed at the member's sole expense, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, reliability standards, and the cooperative's specifications.