As used in this article:
"Energy storage facility" means energy storage equipment or technology that is capable of absorbing energy, storing such energy for a period of time, and redelivering energy after it has been stored.
"Small renewable energy project" means (i) an electrical generation facility with a rated capacity not exceeding 150 megawatts that generates electricity only from sunlight or wind; (ii) an electrical generation facility with a rated capacity not exceeding 100 megawatts that generates electricity only from falling water, wave motion, tides, or geothermal power; (iii) an electrical generation facility with a rated capacity not exceeding 20 megawatts that generates electricity only from biomass, energy from waste, or municipal solid waste; (iv) an energy storage facility that uses electrochemical cells to convert chemical energy with a rated capacity not exceeding 150 megawatts; or (v) a hybrid project composed of an electrical generation facility that meets the parameters established in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) and an energy storage facility that meets the parameters established in clause (iv).
2009, cc. 808, 854; 2017, c. 368; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 419.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 11.1 - Department of Environmental Quality
§ 10.1-1182.1. Certified mail; subsequent mail or notices may be sent by regular mail
§ 10.1-1183. Creation of Department of Environmental Quality; statement of policy
§ 10.1-1184.1. Additional duties of Department; controversial permits
§ 10.1-1185. Appointment of Director; powers and duties of Director
§ 10.1-1186. General powers of the Department
§ 10.1-1186.01. Reimbursements to localities for upgrades to treatment works
§ 10.1-1186.1. Department to publish toxics inventory
§ 10.1-1186.1:1. Hazardous Waste Site Inventory
§ 10.1-1186.2. Supplemental environmental projects
§ 10.1-1186.2:1. Impact of electric generating facilities
§ 10.1-1186.4. Enforcement powers; federal court
§ 10.1-1186.6. Carbon market participation; submerged aquatic vegetation
§ 10.1-1187. Provision of the Code continued
§ 10.1-1187.2. Virginia Environmental Excellence Program established
§ 10.1-1187.3. Program categories and criteria
§ 10.1-1187.4. Procedures for participation
§ 10.1-1187.6. Approval of alternate compliance methods
§ 10.1-1187.7. Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards
§ 10.1-1188. State agencies to submit environmental impact reports on major projects
§ 10.1-1188.1. Department of Transportation to consider wildlife corridors
§ 10.1-1189. Department to review report and make statement to Governor
§ 10.1-1190. Approval of Governor required for construction of facility
§ 10.1-1191. Development of procedures, etc., for administration of chapter
§ 10.1-1192. Cooperation of state agencies
§ 10.1-1193. Watershed planning; watershed permitting; promotion and coordination
§ 10.1-1194. Watershed Planning and Permitting Coordination Task Force created; membership; duties
§ 10.1-1195. Watershed planning and permitting advisory panels
§ 10.1-1196. Guiding definition and principles
§ 10.1-1197. Cooperation of state agencies
§ 10.1-1197.3. Purposes of Fund; loans to small businesses; administrative costs
§ 10.1-1197.6. Permit by rule for small renewable energy projects
§ 10.1-1197.7. Review and authorization of projects
§ 10.1-1197.8. Limitation of State Corporation Commission authority
§ 10.1-1197.9. Enforcement; civil penalties; criminal penalties; injunctive relief