Solar Pro Moves to VA and Chooses Dominion Energy Solutions

Looking to Repeat Past Success

After installing solar on his home in Arizona, Christian was reaping the rewards of going solar with plans to continue cashing in on his system for years to come; however, work brought his family to Virginia and a new home near Richmond. Wanting to repeat success, he knew he would go solar as soon as they were settled.

Christian’s punch list was simple: great service and a great price with a reputable installation company that knows the process of not just installing panels but integrating systems into the grid. Christian told us, “I read that Dominion Energy Solutions was affiliated with Dominion Energy, and so that was what really drove my decision.”

Our Planning Process

Christian filled out a lead form on our website and was thrilled when he “got a call back a day later. The process from initial inquiry to having a comprehensive quote took just the matter of days, and Christian noted “that was good enough for me to use them for the process.”

Winning the Business

What was most in Christian’s mind was rising energy costs. “It became a concern for me, and being able to lock in a fixed cost for the majority of my energy was pretty much the ultimate factor,” he said. Understanding this and providing him with options that answered his critical need of a fixed cost was all he needed. In fact, Christian didn’t even need to get quotes from other installers in the region, stating “Once I was locked in with Dominion Energy Solutions that was the way I was going to go.”

Financial Impact

Given the constraints of Christian’s roof surface area, the home’s angle towards the sun, shade, and current energy needs, Dominion Energy Solutions was able to provide him with a system that provided an 87% offset of his electricity needs (meaning he still purchases 13% of his electricity from his utility on a monthly basis).

Still, Christian was thrilled with this level of efficiency. Considering his family already has two EVs, his electricity needs were already quite high for a single-family homeowner and having the majority offset by solar panels remains a great option to ensure his energy production is affordable and sustainable. Christian noted, “I’m trying to get off oil dependency for my own personal benefits more than anything else.”

Most importantly for Christian is the estimate cost savings. In real dollars, and accounting for everything, his family is expected to save $53,000 over the course of thirty years.

Installation Process

Dominion Energy Solutions prides itself on making the process seamless, and it seems our process satisfied Christian who has been through the process before and was delighted in our approach. “It was fast and easy. You know, I really didn’t have to do anything other than let people through my gate.”

“I now look at the app every day. I actually have a spreadsheet that I keep showing how much I produced, how much I consumed, how much I imported and exported. So I keep track of that and try to keep positive on the export.” 

Would He Choose Us Again?

“In my experience, going with Dominion Energy Solutions to provide solar was a very easy process, and I’m really happy with how much I’m saving on my energy. I have recommended them to quite a few people and told them to reach out [for a quote].”