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Subcommittee approves brief bill to define "fusion energy" in state code as Virginia welcomes proposed fusion plant
Summary
HB 1779, a one‑line bill adding a statutory definition of "fusion energy" to mean energy generated by fusing atomic nuclei, was reported unanimously after supporters noted Commonwealth Fusion Systems' announced project in Chesterfield County and recommended aligning state code with federal terminology.
HB 1779, sponsored by Delegate Sullivan, was reported unanimously after brief remarks and supportive testimony from industry, utilities and environmental groups.
The bill adds a definition in Virginia code: “fusion energy means the energy generated through the process of fusing together two atomic nuclei.” The sponsor…
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