Virginia's Solar Tax Incentives
The Solar Friendly State

Residential and Commercial SREC's
(Solar Renewable Energy Credits) in Virginia

Everything you need to know about solar power incentives, tax credits, and rebates in Virginia

Virginia Solar Programs, Rebates & Incentives

Dominion Energy offers incentives like tax credits and rebates to make solar energy more affordable for you. If you own a home in Virginia and want to cut your electricity costs, you can take advantage of numerous state and federal incentives to lower the cost of installing solar panels, leading to quicker investment returns.

These incentives may not last long - switch to solar energy today

Save big with a
solar incentive program

Besides the benefits of lower electricity bills, you can save even more by applying for federal, state and local tax rebates that offset the cost of your solar panel installation. .

Virginia Solar Tax Credit options

Net Metering

By participating in net metering, you earn credits on your electricity bill for any surplus solar electricity your system exports back to the grid. Whenever your solar panels produce less electricity than you need, you can use these credits to cover the difference. This system encourages using less electricity and ensures that any surplus clean energy benefits the grid.

VirginiaSAVES Green Community Loan Program

VirginiaSAVES Green

This initiative offers low-cost loans for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to commercial/industrial entities, non-profits, and local governments in Virginia.

Federal Tax Credits

If you invest in a residential solar installation, you can receive 30% of your bill back come tax time. For example, if the total cost of your PV system is $24,000, then you owe $7,200 less on your federal taxes

Interconnection Standards

Interconnection standards ensure that solar photovoltaic systems can safely connect to the grid. Virginia is ahead with clear standards that streamline the solar installation process, avoiding the delays and extra costs seen in states without these guidelines.

Virginia has two sets of interconnection standards: one for net-metered and one for non-net metered systems. For residential solar, the net-metered regulations, applicable to systems up to 20kW, are most relevant. These rules guarantee safe grid connection and compliance with national safety and equipment standards.

Before installing solar panels, customers must get approval from their electric distribution company and energy service provider. 8MSolar simplifies this process for its residential solar customers, managing all necessary approvals.

Virginia SREC & Tax Incentive options

Solar Rights in Virginia

Virginia’s community associations generally cannot block homeowners from installing solar energy devices. They can, however, set reasonable restrictions on the placement and size of these devices and limit installations in common areas.

Solar Easements

The Virginia Solar Easements Act of 1978 enables property owners to establish solar easements, ensuring unobstructed access to sunlight for their solar devices.

Virginia Solar Tax Exemptions

Installing solar panels can raise your home’s value without necessarily increasing your property taxes, thanks to Virginia laws allowing localities to exempt solar improvements from property taxes. Contact 8MSolar to find out if your area offers such exemptions and consider advocating for them if they don’t.

Local Tax Exemptions for Renewable Energy

Local Tax Exemptions

Virginia allows local governments to apply different property tax rates to renewable energy machinery, ensuring they’re not taxed more heavily than other equipment. Residential solar equipment may also be eligible for tax exemptions, encouraging homeowners to invest in solar energy.

Commercial Solar Tax Benefits

Certified commercial solar facilities under 20 MW enjoy exemptions from state and local taxes, excluding the land value.

How you benefit from
solar energy incentive programs

Energy incentive programs give you unique opportunities to benefit from embracing clean energy solutions. And with the Inflation Reduction Act investing in making it easier for homeowners to afford solar power, now truly is the time to future-proof your home with solar energy.

Benefits for residential energy customers

Here are a few advantages energy incentive programs offer residential customers in Virginia

Frequently asked QUESTIONS

Is Virginia Proposing Increasing Incentives for rooftop solar installation?

As of January 1, 2023, all residential and agricultural solar panel systems in Virginia will be exempt from local and state taxes.

What Rebates Are Available for Solar Installation in Virginia

Federal Rebates

Right now the main incentive available is the 30% Federal Tax Credit which was restored in 2022 with the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act. This 30% tax credit will run until 2032 when it is set to decrease to 26%.

State Rebates

There are no Virginia solar rebates. However, there are many solar incentives provided to maximize the return on investment for solar customers. 8MSolar will help check if you qualify for incentives and assist you in the application process.

How to get tax credit for solar panels

Getting tax credit for your solar panel installation is pretty straightforward. Hold onto all your receipts, invoices, and documentation related to your solar panel project and use them to file for a massive 30% tax credit during tax season.

Is residential energy credit refundable?

In most cases, the residential solar energy credit isn’t refundable. That means you can only reduce your tax credit to $0.00. So if you have $100 left over, this will be carried forward to the following year.

Does Virginia Have A Solar Tax Credit?

Virginia does not have a state solar tax credit as some other states do. However, the federal solar tax credit is available to all homeowners throughout Virginia.

Residential and Commercial SREC's
(Solar Renewable Energy Credits) in Virginia

Everything you need to know about solar power incentives, tax credits, and rebates in Virginia

Virginia Solar Programs, Rebates & Incentives

These incentives may not last long - switch to solar energy today

Save big with a
solar incentive program