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VA Code § 45.2-1708 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1708. (Effective October 1, 2021) Role of local governments in achieving objectives of the Commonwealth Clean Energy Policy

A. In the development of any local ordinance addressing the siting of renewable energy facilities that generate electricity from wind or solar resources, such ordinance shall:1. Be consistent with the provisions of the Commonwealth Clean Energy Policy pursuant to subsection E of § 45.2-1706.1;2. Provide reasonable criteria to be addressed in the siting of any renewable energy facility that generates electricity from wind or solar resources. Such criteria shall provide for the protection of the locality in a manner consistent with the goals of the Commonwealth to promote the generation of energy from wind and solar resources; and3. Include provisions establishing reasonable requirements upon the siting of any such renewable energy facility, including provisions limiting noise, requiring buffer areas and setbacks, and addressing generation facility decommissioning.B. Any measures required by an ordinance adopted pursuant to subsection A shall be consistent with the locality's existing ordinances.2011, c. 750, § 67-103; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 327, 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1709 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1709. (Effective October 1, 2021) Nuclear energy; considered a clean energy source

For the purposes of the Commonwealth Clean Energy Policy as set out in § 45.2-1706.1, in any clean energy initiative or carbon-free energy initiative undertaken, overseen, regulated, or permitted by the Department, nuclear energy shall be considered to be a clean energy source.2020, c. 960, § 67-104; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 327, 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1712 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1712. (Effective October 1, 2021) Annual reporting by investor-owned public utilities

Each investor-owned public utility providing electric service in the Commonwealth shall prepare an annual report disclosing its efforts to conserve energy, including (i) its implementation of customer demand-side management programs and (ii) efforts by the utility to improve efficiency and conserve energy in its internal operations pursuant to § 56-235.1. The utility shall submit each annual report to the Division by November 1 of each year, and the Division shall compile the reports of the utilities and submit the compilation to the Governor and the General Assembly as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents.2008, c. 651, § 67-202.1; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1713 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1713. (Effective October 1, 2021) Submission of the Plan

Upon completion, the Division shall submit the Plan, including periodic updates thereto, to the Governor, the Commissioners of the State Corporation Commission, and the General Assembly. The Plan shall be submitted as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents. The Plan's executive summary shall be posted on the General Assembly's website.2006, c. 939, § 67-203; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1714 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1714. (Effective October 1, 2021) Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium established; board of directors

A. The Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium is hereby established to include Old Dominion University, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science of The College of William and Mary in Virginia, the Advanced Research Institute of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, James Madison University, Norfolk State University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Hampton University, George Mason University, and the University of Virginia and is to be located at Old Dominion University.B. The Consortium shall be governed by a board of directors (the Board), which shall consist of 16 voting members as follows: the Director or his designee, the Commissioner of Marine Resources or his designee, the President of the Virginia Manufacturers Association or his appointed member of the maritime manufacturing industry, the President of the Virginia Maritime Association or his appointed member of the maritime industry, the Director of the Advanced Research Institute of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University or his designee, the President of Old Dominion University or his designee, the Director of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science of The College of William and Mary in Virginia or his designee, the President of Norfolk State University or his designee, the President of James Madison University or his designee, the President of Virginia Commonwealth University or his designee, the President of the University of Virginia or his designee, the President of Hampton University or his designee, the President of George Mason University or his designee, the chairman of the Hampton Roads Technology Council or his appointed member of the technology community, the Director of the Hampton Roads Clean Cities Coalition or his appointed member of the renewable energy industry, and the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality or his designee as the lead agency for the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program.In addition, a representative of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Langley Research Center, to be selected by the Director of the Research Center, shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member of the Board.2006, c. 939, §§ 67-600, 67-602; 2007, c. 904; 2009, c. 575; 2010, c. 695; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1715 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1715. (Effective October 1, 2021) Functions, powers, and duties of the Consortium

The Consortium shall serve as an interdisciplinary study, research, and information resource for the Commonwealth on coastal energy issues. As used in this article, "coastal energy" includes wave or tidal action, currents, offshore winds, thermal differences, and methane hydrates. The Consortium shall (i) consult with the General Assembly, federal, state, and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, private industry, and other potential users of coastal energy research; (ii) establish and administer agreements with other baccalaureate institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth to carry out research projects relating to the feasibility of increasing the Commonwealth's reliance on all domestic forms of coastal energy; (iii) disseminate new information and research results; (iv) apply for grants made available pursuant to federal legislation, including the federal Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000, P.L. 106-193, and from other sources; and (v) facilitate the application and transfer of new coastal energy technologies.2006, c. 939, § 67-601; 2009, c. 575; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1716 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1716. (Effective October 1, 2021) Appointment of a director; powers and duties

A. The Board shall appoint an executive director to serve as the principal administrative officer of the Consortium. The executive director shall report to the Board and be under its supervision.B. The executive director shall exercise all powers imposed upon him by law, carry out the specific duties imposed upon him by the Board, and develop appropriate policies and procedures for (i) identifying priority coastal energy research projects; (ii) cooperating with the General Assembly, federal, state, and local governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private industry in formulating its research projects; (iii) selecting research projects to be funded; and (iv) disseminating information and transferring technology related to coastal energy within the Commonwealth. The executive director shall employ such personnel and secure such services as may be required to carry out the purposes of the Consortium, expend appropriated funds, and accept moneys from federal or private sources for cost-sharing on coastal energy projects.2006, c. 939, §§ 67-603, 67-604; 2009, c. 575; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1717 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1717. (Effective October 1, 2021, until July 1, 2029) Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Authority" means the Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority established pursuant to this article."Developer" means any private developer of an energy development project."Energy development project" means an electric generation facility located within Southwest Virginia and includes interests in land, improvements, and ancillary facilities."Southwest Virginia" means the region of the Commonwealth designated as Southwest Virginia in § 22.1-350.2019, cc. 555, 556, § 67-1600; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1718 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1718. (Effective October 1, 2021, until July 1, 2029) Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority established; purpose

The Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority is established as a political subdivision of the Commonwealth. The purposes of the Authority are to promote opportunities for energy development in Southwest Virginia, create jobs and economic activity in Southwest Virginia consistent with the Virginia Energy Plan prepared pursuant to Article 4 (§ 45.2-1710 et seq.), and position Southwest Virginia and the Commonwealth as a leader in energy workforce and energy technology research and development. The Authority may also consult with research institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and stakeholders as the Authority deems appropriate. The Authority shall have only those powers enumerated in this article.2019, cc. 555, 556, § 67-1601; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1719 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1719. (Effective October 1, 2021, until July 1, 2029) Membership; terms; vacancies; expenses

A. The Authority shall have a total membership of 11 nonlegislative citizen members appointed as follows: four members to be appointed by the Governor, four members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates, and three members to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. All members of the Authority shall be citizens of the Commonwealth.B. Except as otherwise provided in this article, all appointments shall be for terms of four years each. No member shall be eligible to serve more than two successive four-year terms. After expiration of an initial term of three years or less, two additional four-year terms may be served by such member if appointed thereto. Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be made for the unexpired terms. Any appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made in the same manner as the original appointment. The remainder of any term to which a member is appointed to fill a vacancy shall not constitute a term in determining the member's eligibility for reappointment.C. The Authority shall appoint from its membership a chairman and a vice-chairman, each of whom shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Authority. The chairman, or in his absence the vice-chairman, shall preside at each meeting of the Authority. The meetings of the Authority shall be held on the call of the chairman or whenever a majority of the members so request. A majority of members of the Authority serving at any one time shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.D. Members shall serve without compensation. However, all members may be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825. Such expenses shall be paid from funds appropriated to the Authority by the General Assembly.E. Members of the Authority shall be subject to the standards of conduct set forth in the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act (§ 2.2-3100 et seq.) and may be removed from office for misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance, neglect of duty, or misconduct in the manner set forth therein.F. Except as otherwise provided in this article, members of the Authority shall be subject to the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.).2019, cc. 555, 556, § 67-1602; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1720 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1720. (Effective October 1, 2021, until July 1, 2029) Powers and duties of the Authority

In addition to the other powers and duties established under this article, the Authority has the power and duty to:1. Adopt, use, and alter at will an official seal;2. Make bylaws for the management and regulation of its affairs;3. Maintain an office at any place within the Commonwealth it designates;4. Accept, hold, and administer moneys, grants, securities, or other property transferred, given, or bequeathed to the Authority, absolutely or in trust, from any source, public or private, for the purposes for which the Authority is established;5. Make and execute contracts and all other instruments and agreements necessary or convenient for the exercise of its powers and functions;6. Employ, in its discretion, consultants, attorneys, architects, engineers, accountants, financial experts, investment bankers, superintendents, managers, and any other employees and agents necessary and fix their compensation to be payable from funds made available to the Authority;7. Invest its funds as permitted by applicable law;8. Receive and accept from any federal or private agency, foundation, corporation, association, or person grants, donations of money, or real or personal property for the benefit of the Authority, and receive and accept from the Commonwealth or any other state, from any municipality, county, or other political subdivision thereof, or from any other source, aid or contributions of either money, property, or other things of value, to be held, used, and applied for the purposes for which such grants and contributions may be made;9. Enter into agreements with any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or of the Commonwealth and with lenders and enter into loans with contracting parties for the purpose of planning, regulating, and providing for the financing or assisting in the financing of any project;10. Do any lawful act necessary or appropriate to carry out the powers granted or reasonably implied in this article;11. Leverage the strength in energy workforce and energy technology research and development of the Commonwealth's public and private institutions of higher education;12. Support the development of pump storage hydropower in Southwest Virginia and energy storage generally;13. Promote the development of renewable energy generation facilities on brownfield sites, including abandoned mine sites;14. Promote energy workforce development;15. Assist energy technology research and development by, among other actions, promoting the development of a Southwest Virginia Energy Park; and16. Identify and work with the Commonwealth's industries and nonprofit partners in advancing efforts related to energy development in Southwest Virginia.2019, cc. 555, 556, § 67-1603; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1721 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1721. (Effective October 1, 2021, until July 1, 2029) Annual report

On or before October 15 of each year, beginning in 2020, the Authority shall submit an annual summary of its activities and recommendations to the Governor and the Chairmen of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations, the House Committee on Labor and Commerce, and the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor.2019, cc. 555, 556, § 67-1604; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1722 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1722. (Effective October 1, 2021, until July 1, 2029) Confidentiality of information

A. The Authority shall hold in confidence the personal and financial information supplied to it or maintained by it concerning the siting and development of energy projects.B. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Authority, in its discretion, from releasing any information that has been transformed into a statistical or aggregate form that does not allow the identification of the person who supplied particular information.C. Information supplied by or maintained on any person or entity applying for or receiving an allocation of any federal loan guarantee, as well as specific information relating to the amount of, or the identity of the recipient of, such distribution, shall be subject to disclosure in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.).2019, cc. 555, 556, § 67-1605; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1723 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1723. (Effective October 1, 2021, until July 1, 2029) Declaration of public purpose; exemption from taxation

A. The exercise of the powers granted by this article shall be in all respects for the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth and for the promotion of their welfare, convenience, and prosperity.B. The Authority shall be deemed to be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this article, and the property of the Authority and its income and operations shall be exempt from taxation or assessments upon any property acquired or used by the Authority under the provisions of this article.2019, cc. 555, 556, § 67-1606; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1724 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1724. (Effective October 1, 2021, until July 1, 2029) Sunset

The provisions of this article shall expire on July 1, 2029.2019, cc. 555, 556, § 67-1607; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1726 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1726. (Effective October 1, 2021, until January 1, 2027) Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Advisory Council" means the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Advisory Council."Base price" means the manufacturer's base price for the lowest price trim level of the model and shall not include charges for optional equipment, taxes, title, or registration fees."Dealer" means a motor vehicle dealer licensed pursuant to Chapter 15 (§ 46.2-1500 et seq.) of Title 46.2."Electric motor vehicle" means a two-axle motor vehicle with a base price of not more than $55,000 that uses electricity as its only source of motive power. "Electric motor vehicle" includes fuel cell electric vehicles."EPA" means the federal Environmental Protection Agency."Fund" means the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Fund."Participating dealer" means a dealer who is participating in the Program."Program" means the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program established pursuant to this article."Purchase" means the purchase or lease of a new or used electric motor vehicle."Qualified resident of the Commonwealth" means a resident of the Commonwealth whose annual household income does not exceed 300 percent of the current poverty guidelines."Used electric motor vehicle" means a previously owned or leased electric motor vehicle that is more than two years old and not more than seven years old.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 493, § 67-1800.
VA Code § 45.2-1727 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1727. (Effective October 1, 2021, until January 1, 2027) Electric Vehicle Rebate Program

There is hereby established an Electric Vehicle Rebate Program for the purchase of new and used electric motor vehicles to provide an incentive to increase electric vehicle awareness and adoption in the Commonwealth. The Program shall be administered by the Department. The Department shall determine the best method to administer the Program, which may include contracting with a third-party administrator. As provided in § 58.1-2420, the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles may examine all records, books, papers, or other documents of any dealer in motor vehicles to verify the truth and accuracy of any statement or any other information relating to rebates claimed by the dealer.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 493, § 67-1801.
VA Code § 45.2-1728 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 17 - Other Sources of Energy Generally; Energy Policy|§ 45.2-1728. (Effective October 1, 2021, until January 1, 2027) Eligibility for rebate; amount of rebate

A. Beginning January 1, 2022, a resident of the Commonwealth who purchases a new electric motor vehicle from a participating dealer shall be eligible for a rebate of $2,500. A qualified resident of the Commonwealth who purchases such vehicle shall also be eligible for an additional $2,000 enhanced rebate.B. Beginning January 1, 2022, a resident of the Commonwealth who purchases a used electric motor vehicle from a participating dealer with a sale price as provided by § 58.1-2401 of not more than $25,000 shall be eligible for a rebate of $2,500. A qualified resident of the Commonwealth who purchases such vehicle shall also be eligible for an additional $2,000 enhanced rebate.C. Any rebate provided under this article shall be applied toward payment for the purchase. The participating dealer shall be reimbursed by the Department from the Fund for each eligible rebate.D. Rebates available pursuant to this article are subject to availability of funds in the Fund.E. The amount of the rebates provided under this article may be increased or decreased annually by the Department in an amount not to exceed the recommendation of the Advisory Council pursuant to subsection A of § 67-1730.F. The Department in consultation with the Advisory Council, shall develop and implement a process for verifying eligible purchasers and shall ensure that such process (i) is capable of being administered at the point of sale or lease of a vehicle, (ii) allows for the immediate determination of purchaser eligibility and the total amount of the rebate to which the purchaser is entitled, and (iii) confirms the rebate to the participating dealer.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 493, § 67-1802.