Energy Virginia 2026 Legislative Update: Energy Bills - Video Recording
2026 Virginia Energy Legislative Update
In this webinar, Williams Mullen attorneys Bradley J. Nowak, Chair of the Energy, Environment and Regulatory (EER) Section and Co‑Chair of the Data Center Practice, and Christopher J. McDonald, Director of Government Relations, provide a comprehensive overview of 2026 Virginia energy legislation and its implications for energy developers, utilities, large customers, and infrastructure stakeholders.
The presentation covers major policy developments from the 2026 General Assembly session, including legislation related to renewable energy and energy storage expansion, community and shared solar programs, siting reform, grid and transmission planning, interconnection and permitting processes, clean energy finance initiatives, and regulatory oversight by the State Corporation Commission. The speakers also address Virginia’s return to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and other measures shaping the Commonwealth’s evolving energy framework.
Leveraging Williams Mullen’s multidisciplinary Energy, Data Centers, and Government Relations practices, this webinar provides strategic context and practical guidance for organizations navigating Virginia’s rapidly changing energy policy environment.
For a focused discussion on legislation specific to data centers and digital infrastructure, view our 2026 Virginia Data Center Legislative Update here or scroll below to Related Insights & Events.
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