2026 Virtual power plant bills

In 2024, Maryland and Colorado passed laws requiring large utilities to create virtual power plant programs.

This list tracks the 100 legislative and regulatory actions on virtual power plants in 2025.

In 2026, New Mexico’s legislature is considering the New Mexico GRID Act that requires the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to lay out VPP program rules by the end of 2027.

Utility Dive | New Mexico VPP bill would allow third-party aggregators to participate