Solar In Virginia
Virginia homeowners benefit from strong solar incentives including full retail net metering—making now an ideal time to make the switch to solar. With reliable year-round sunshine and supportive clean energy policies, solar is a smart, long-term investment that delivers meaningful savings. At District Energy, we manage everything—from custom system design and permitting to utility coordination—so you can enjoy lower energy bills and a cleaner, more sustainable future.*
*Ask your representative about which incentive you’re eligible to receive.Â
Virginia Solar Incentives
When you install a solar system in Virginia, there are several incentives that can help lower your upfront investment and boost your long-term savings. While Virginia does not currently offer a state-funded rebate program, the state offers a full property tax exemption for residential solar systems—so even though your home’s value increases, your property taxes won’t.
Virginia also has a Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) program, which allows you to earn one certificate for every megawatt-hour (MWh) your system generates. These SRECs can be sold in a competitive marketplace, with prices typically ranging from $45 to $70 each. A typical residential system generating 10 MWh annually could bring in an extra $450 to $700 per year in passive income. Combined with full retail net metering through major utilities like Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power, these incentives make solar an appealing investment for Virginia homeowners looking to lower electric bills while supporting clean energy.
Increase Home Value In Virginia
Having a residential solar energy system on your property is known as a capital improvement that adds to your property’s value. This means that you can potentially sell your home faster and for more than homes without solar. Your investment in efficient, clean solar power also adds to the tax basis of your home. If you sell the home, this tax-based investment can be deducted from the sale’s price, reducing the amount of the price that is counted as profit. This reduces the taxes taken from the sale and may be able to help you avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciation.
