# Virginia Proposes Renewable Energy Marketplace

Virginia’s 2026 Energy Plan sets a state policy direction favoring solar, storage, distributed energy resources, and grid efficiency while pointing to possible changes in utility procurement and how large energy users bear system costs. The plan describes a proposed state-led renewables marketplace where utility-owned and third-party solar and storage projects could compete through RFPs, without presuming utility ownership; no solicitation or award has been announced. Virginia State Corporation Commission proceedings, reports expected in November 2026, and the 2027 General Assembly session are potential next steps for shaping the opportunity.

- Developers and contractors can assess how solar, storage, and distributed-resource offerings could compete in a future marketplace, while recognizing that no RFP is currently open.
- Utilities and large-load customers should account for possible changes to procurement practices and cost responsibility, including the identified Schedule GS-5 large-load class and storage petition requirements.
- Companies can use SCC proceedings and the November reports to track the plan’s development and inform proposals or business planning ahead of the 2027 legislative session.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
- Virginia General Assembly
- Governor's Administration of Virginia

### Vendors
- Dominion (Regulated utility subject to the Schedule GS-5 large-load class and storage petition requirements)

### Sources
- [Virginia Releases 2026 Virginia Energy Plan: Key Takeaways for Utilities, Developers, Data Centers and Large Energy Users | Williams Mullen - JDSupra](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/virginia-releases-2026-virginia-energy-8168402) - JD Supra