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HB 395 in plain English
House Bill 395 — passed by the Virginia General Assembly in early 2025 and signed by the Governor — is the Commonwealth's first statewide framework for plug-in solar. Most of it phases in across 2026 and 2027.
Signed
Mar 2025
Framework live
Jul 1, 2025
Equipment rules
Jul 1, 2026
Full protections
Jan 1, 2027
Articles in this pillar
HB 395 timeline: July 2026 vs. January 2027 explained
Why the law has two effective dates, what each one actually unlocks, and which one matters for your install.
7 min read
Section-by-section summary of HB 395
A readable walkthrough of every operative section in the bill, with citations to the Virginia Code.
Coming soon
SCC notification form tracker
Where the State Corporation Commission stands on publishing the official HB 395 notification form, with our running updates.
Coming soon
Stakeholder work group: who's at the table
Utilities, manufacturers, consumer advocates, and the schedule of public meetings through 2026.
Coming soon
Virginia vs. Utah, Maine, Colorado, Maryland
How HB 395 compares to plug-in solar laws in the four other states with similar frameworks.
8 min read