Solar Panels for Richmond Virginia

Why Switch to Residential Solar with Dominion Energy Solutions?

Many homeowners in Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, and other counties wonder if switching to solar energy is worth the cost. Luckily, due to policies like Net Metering, going solar makes both economic and environmental sense for Virginians.

Backed by Dominion Energy

Unlike other residential solar companies, Dominion Energy Solutions is backed by Dominion Energy, a trusted local company that you can rely on for top-notch service. Dominion Energy Solutions is the best of both worlds: you get the solar savings and support of a long-established and trusted organization, with the agility and innovation of a start-up along with a friendly and dedicated team.

Track Your Energy Usage

We strive to help home and property owners reduce their ever-increasing energy bills by switching to a greener, more sustainable, and abundant energy source like solar, while still providing top-notch customer service and quick and efficient system installations, backed by Dominion Energy. 

Our installers have installed more than 2,000 residential systems across the area. In the process, they’ve set high standards within the solar industry in Virginia.

Sunshine Stats

A great reason to go solar in Virginia is because of the amount of sunshine the region receives. Virginia receives over 200 days of sunshine throughout the year, and the capital city of Richmond sees 206 days of direct sunlight. This amount of sunlight helps you to maximize the power you can produce through your solar panels.

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• Virginia Has Great Solar Incentives

  The 2020 Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) created a Clean Energy Standard offering Virginia residents a variety of opportunities to switch to renewable energy sources to power their homes. The VCEA allows Central Virginia residential and commercial property owners to install solar at a lower cost and save money on their energy production. Long gone are the days of relying on a power plant to power your home. Below are programs available to Richmond residents you to help you install a solar energy system in your property, while saving money at the same time:

  Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) — These can be purchased by electric companies or corporations from solar owners and can help them avoid paying fines and to reach their sustainability goals. This helps solar panel owners earn additional money from their solar system, helping to pay off their solar installation quicker and easier.

  Net Metering — This is another excellent incentive available to home solar energy installations in Richmond, Virginia. Net metering from Dominion Energy enables homeowners to sell back excess electricity produced by the solar panels system back to the grid, giving you a useful credit on your next energy bill.

  Solar Investment Tax Credit — The Federal government assists homeowners who install solar panels on their house by providing them with tax credits. The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has been increased from 26% to 30%, providing a significant boost for residential solar customers through 2032. The new Inflation Reduction Act allows for a 30% tax credit for solar installations from 2022 to 2032, so the right time is now to install solar energy in Richmond.

  Solar Rights and Easements — This kind of legislation allows you to remove any potential interference or shade cover that could reduce your solar panels efficiency in producing energy. Also it can prevent home owner associations (HOA) from blocking a solar panel system installation on your property.

• Local Solar Energy Incentives

  Here at Dominion Energy Solutions, our team of solar experts help current and potential customers take advantage of the most useful solar energy incentives available for Richmond residents to maximize their ROI. Here are a few key incentives: Solar Rights Federal Solar Tax Credit Solar Renewable Energy Credits Net Metering Solar Easement

• Virginia Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)

  Since the Virginia’s Clean Economy Act has been passed back in 2020 by Gov. Ralph Northam, the future of solar and renewable energies has become even better and brighter in Richmond and all across the state of Virginia. By 2050 utility companies in the state will need to fully switch to greener energy and add 16 GW of solar and onshore wind, 3 GW of energy storage and permanently shut down all coal power plants by 2024. It is clear to see that the state of Virginia is making extra commitments to switch to solar energy and this will lead to customers depending less on electricity companies and more incentives being created to allow the expansion and promotion of solar energy in Richmond and around the state. In this Solar Builder Magazine article, you can find a summary of the four key parts of the bill and the main pillars concerning it: Focusing on investment in the most convenient and cleaner energy resource which aids waste reduction and saves money for Richmond residents. This legislation set a mandatory energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) with clearly-defined targets. Controlling the power of cost-effective greener energy resources, such as wind, solar, and energy storage used by the local electricity grid through strict and sustainable energy targets. Firmly decreasing the usage of fossil fuels to completely reduce emissions from coal, oil and natural gas by 2045. Promoting the advantages of rooftop solar energy and allowing Richmond residents to take advantage of Virginia’s green energy opportunities by increasing the cap on solar power purchase agreements from 50 megawatts (MW) to 1,000 MW. By now you know how many compelling incentives Virginia is offering to incentivize installing a solar panel system. There’s no better time than now to start afresh and reduce your utility bill, as well as increasing your property value and helping the environment at the same time.

• About Richmond, VA 23173

  Richmond is the beautiful capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Rich with U.S. history, it was incorporated in 1742, and has been an independent city since 1871. The historic James River runs through the city, sitting just west of Williamsburg, 66 miles east of Charlottesville, and about 100 miles south of Washington, D.C. Major suburbs include Midlothian, Chesterfield, Varina, Sandston, Glen Allen, Short Pump to the west and Mechanicsville to the northeast. Richmond is home to many famous museums and battlefields of the American Civil War. Near the riverfront is the Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitors Center and the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar. Close to the Virginia State Capitol in Court End is the Museum of the Confederacy. Virginia State University is located only 20 miles south of Richmond, in the suburb of Ettrick, just outside Petersburg.

Four Reasons to Choose Dominion Energy Solutions

Full Service

From vetting installers to approving system designs to financing your system, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Save More

Our pre-screened solar panel installers compete for your business ensuring you get the right system for the best price.

Financing

No hidden fees. No bait and switch. We’ve cleaned up clean energy financing for Virginia homeowners and businesses.

Go Green

Take advantage of Virginia solar incentives and earn credits on your electric bill. Help the environment and increase your home.