Va. bill to boost local approvals of solar projects advances

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: February 2, 2026

Words: 825

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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A bill that would set up a framework for siting solar projects that localities could follow and that prohibits the premature rejection of solar infrastructure development has passed the Virginia Senate.

Senate Bill 347 by Sen. Schulyer VanValkenburg, D-Henrico, is a way to meet the state’s growing energy while combating political messaging against renewable energy sources that hampers development, the senator said.

“One of the big complaints has been that there are solar developers …

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