Solar Power Programs Virginia

On september 11 2018 the virginia state corporation commission scc approved the virginia community solar pilot.

Solar power programs virginia. The benefits of going solar in virginia federal solar energy tax credit itc without a doubt the federal solar tax credit also referred to as the investment tax credit is one of the best incentives available for property owners in virginia with the itc you can deduct 26 percent of the cost of your solar equipment from your taxes that means major savings on your solar installation. In virginia there s no government program to install solar panels without cost. Virginia incentives for energy efficiency and energy conservation. The pilot program application and other procedural information are available on the scc s website under case number pur 2018 00009.

As of the end of 2018 it appeared that a virtual net metering bill will succeed which would open solar access to residents who cannot install solar on their own. They avoid the fine and you get the low cost solar power. That doesn t stop you from claiming your 30 federal itc of course. But if you see ads for free solar from a government program that s almost always false advertising.

Dominion energy the university of virginia and its darden school of business have entered into an innovative solar power partnership. Virginia launches no upfront cost solar program for middle class homeowners virginia is one of the best states in the country if you want to go solar but only if you re rich enough. This program includes executing power purchase agreements with participating solar facilities. The small renewable energy projects solar permit by rule pbr regulation became effective on july 18 2012.

Development of solar energy program in virginia deq developed a permit by rule to facilitate the review of small solar projects in virginia. The state made further strides in making solar more accessible in 2017 by enacting a community solar pilot program through utilities such as dominion energy and appalachian power. They say they will send you a 1099 each year and report the amount of power you sold to them to the irs. Virginiasaves green community program potential applicants.

Due to the steep upfront costs of around 32 000 in cash only those upper income families can afford to install solar arrays. There s no income tax credit itc offered by the state in virginia. Your write up on dominion virginia power s solar purchase program neglects to point out that the power you sell to them is taxable. Local government non profit organizations businesses and industry the virginiasaves green community program is a unique public private partnership sponsored by virginia s department of mines minerals and energy dmme to provide subsidized financing for energy.

Otherwise getting solar at home in virginia without any upfront cost means getting your solar system financed either through a loan or a lease.