Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
June 2026

What Is the Future of Grid Utilization and Energy Affordability in Virginia?

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The publication summarizes high-level takeaways from a working session about implementing Virginia's new grid utilization law (HB 434/SB 621), which aims to lower energy costs by better using existing infrastructure. Participants in the convening—organized by Deploy Action Labs and Duke's Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability and moderated by Tim Profeta—included private sector leaders, advocates, researchers, regulators, and legislative staff. 

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