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SB 551 In Committee

Energy load flexibility protocols; SCC et al., to evaluate high electric demand customers, report.

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State Corporation Commission; work group; energy load flexibility protocols; high electric demand customers; report. Directs the State Corporation Commission to convene a work group to evaluate and assess energy load flexibility protocols for high electric demand customers, including any commercial or industrial customer located in the Commonwealth with an electricity demand of greater than 50 megawatts. In conducting its assessment, the work group shall consider factors as outlined in the bill, provide an analysis of the current regulatory framework in the Commonwealth regarding high electric demand customers, and develop recommendations for improving load flexibility protocols and demand response management programs by electric utilities or the regional transmission entity.

The work group shall include members as outlined in the bill and shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2026. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Last action
Feb 9, 2026 — Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB371-McPike) (15-Y 0-N)
Session
2026
Momentum
28 · Low