State Enacts First of Its Kind Electricity Consumption Tax on Data Centers
Virginia enacted a first-in-the-nation electricity consumption tax of $0.011 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on qualifying data centers, effective July 1, 2026. Signed into law…
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July 8, 2026
July 7, 2026
Reminder – 22 New Virginia Laws Effective July 1, 2026
HB891 – Siting of battery energy storage projects; commercial solar photovoltaic generation facilities. This new law among other things prohibits a host locality…
Governor Signs Major Energy Legislation
Governor Mikie Sherrill today signed major legislation to hold utility companies and data centers accountable while announcing immediate bill credits that will provide…
July 6, 2026
Reminder – Virginia Renewable Law Now Effective
As reported previously, among other things, HB369 bill replaces the term “accelerated renewable energy buyer” with “accelerated clean energy buyer” and allow such buyers…
June 23, 2026
New Law Repeals Multi-use Energy Data Platform Requirement
As a reminder, on April 22, 2026 Governor Ayotte signed HB723 repealing the multi-use energy data platform. This bill went into effect on May 21, 2026. This new law…
June 17, 2026
Governor Cracks Down on Junk Fees in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued a press release on June 15, 2026 announcing the coordinated executive actions aimed at…
June 12, 2026
Solar Tax Exemption Law Signed into Law
HB5442 – An Act Concerning The Property Tax Exemption For And Tax Agreements Related To Certain Class I Renewable Energy Sources – was signed into law by…
June 5, 2026
New Energy Laws to Follow
On May 21, 2026 Delaware Gov. Meyer signs HB 269 mandating adoption of IREC interconnection procedures. The law becomes effective upon date of signature. This bill…
May 27, 2026
Reminder – Net Metering Law Signed
On May 21, 2026 Gov. Meyer Signed HB269 a new net metering law. The law is entitled An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Net-Metering And…
May 21, 2026
Reminder – New Law Effective Date is June 17th
As reported on December 19, 2025 New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S3876/A09438 that requires the Energy Service Company…
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