Virginia Solar Programs & Incentives
Are solar panels in Virginia worth it? Virginia solar incentives allow you to save money when you go solar.
Are you a homeowner in Virginia, curious about how much solar can save on your electricity bill? There are incentives available to reduce your solar installation costs, resulting in a faster return on investment.
Net Metering in Virginia
When you sign up for net metering, you get credits on your electricity bill for every excess kilowatt-hour of solar electricity that your meter sends back to the electric grid. When you need more electricity than your solar panels are producing, you can use your net metering credits to meet the difference in usage. This helps foster an economic model that rewards using less electricity while ensuring any excess clean energy produced does not go to waste.
Our parent company, Dominion Energy offers the top utility net metering program in Virginia to incentivize renewable energy adoption to reduce carbon output for Virginia residents and businesses.
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 installers compete for your business ensuring you get the right system for the best price.
Payment Options
Flexible and transparent payment options is what you can expect from us.
Go Green
Earn credits on your electric bill. Help the environment while increasing the value of your home.
Interconnection Standards
Interconnection standards define how distributed generation systems, such as solar photovoltaics, connect safely to the grid. Some states lack clear standards, which can increase costs and cause delays. Virginia, however, has established rules that help expedite the solar installation process.
Virginia has two interconnection standards: one for net-metered systems and one for non-net-metered systems. For residential solar customers, the net-metered rules are the relevant ones. They apply to systems up to 20 kW and ensure your equipment connects safely to the grid while meeting key national safety and equipment requirements.
Customers must notify and receive approval from their electric distribution company and energy service provider before installation. Professional installers typically manage this process, and Dominion Energy Solutions does the same—handling all required notifications and approvals on behalf of our residential solar customers.
Residential Property Tax Exemption
Installing solar panels on your home can increase your property value. That’s great news for homeowners who want to sell their property, but what about its effects on property taxes as a result of a higher home value?
Luckily, Virginia has a law allowing localities to exempt or partially exempt solar from their property taxes. These policies change often, so contact Dominion Energy Solutions to see if your city provides property tax exemptions. If the city doesn’t, you may wish to petition your Board of Supervisors to approve an ordinance to allow it.
Local Tax Exemptions
Renewable Energy Machinery and Tools Property Tax Exemption
Virginia governing bodies of any local county, city, or town can apply a varied property tax on renewable energy-generating machinery and tools compared to other normal-use machinery. The rate of the property tax cannot exceed the rate of the general class of machinery and tools.
Residential Property Tax Exemption for Solar
Virginia provides the option for any county, city, or town to exempt or partially exempt solar energy equipment and recycling equipment from local property taxes. This status is targeted toward residential participants.
Commercial Solar Property Tax Exemption
All certified commercial solar facilities under 20 megawatts (MW) are exempt from state and local taxes. Unfortunately, the tax exemption does not include the land.
