RICHMOND, VA: MAREC Action (“Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition”) celebrated Governor Spanberger’s signing House Bill 895 and Senate Bill 448 yesterday. This legislation is a bipartisan effort to reduce energy price volatility, strengthen grid reliability, and accelerate the commonwealth’s transition to American-made clean energy.
“Virginia faces growing challenges with electricity affordability and reliability. Energy storage can help by delivering power when it’s needed most,” said Diane Cherry, Deputy Director of MAREC Action. “To do that, we need to expand storage procurement targets — with carveouts for long- and short-duration resources. That will deploy a full range of technologies, meet rising demand, and give developers the predictability to advance projects so they can help ratepayers and communities. We look forward to continued engagement as the Commonwealth advances rulemaking and modernizes its energy system.”
For more information about the legislation refer to the press release from the American Clean Power Association.
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MAREC Action (informally, “Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition”) is a non-profit advocacy organization representing over 50 utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage developers and manufacturers dedicated to the growth and development of renewable energy across the PJM grid region. MAREC Action is a leading voice for competitive large-scale clean energy developers and owner-operators in Virginia.