Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals.

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Plain-English Summary

Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. Amends annual funding commitments for the purposes of the annual pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals conducted by Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power Company. Under the bill, Appalachian Power Company is required to continue its pilot program at no less than $1 million and no greater than $1.5 million annually. Domini…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 22, 2026

Who it affects

Low-income / working-class

Receive energy assistance and weatherization services through a pilot program.

Senior (65+, Medicare/SS)

Receive energy assistance and weatherization services through a pilot program.

Person with a disability

Receive energy assistance and weatherization services through a pilot program.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Low-income / working-classdirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Receive energy assistance and weatherization services through a pilot program.
“pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals”· Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals.
Senior (65+, Medicare/SS)directModerate impactHigh certainty
Receive energy assistance and weatherization services through a pilot program.
“pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals”· Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals.
Person with a disabilitydirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Receive energy assistance and weatherization services through a pilot program.
“pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals”· Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals.

What the Bill Does

Amends annual funding commitments for energy assistance and weatherization pilot programs.
Requires Appalachian Power Company to continue its pilot program with annual funding between $1 million and $1.5 million.
Specifies that the pilot programs are for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals.

Fiscal impact: Moderate (The bill specifies minimum and maximum annual funding for Appalachian Power Company's pilot program, indicating a moderate fiscal impact on the utility and potentially on program beneficiaries.)

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