Virginia Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Virginia homeowners in 2026.
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The Residential Clean Energy Credit lets you claim 30% of your total solar installation cost as a credit against your federal income taxes. On a $23,236 system, that's a $6,971 credit.
- ✅ No dollar cap — applies to full system cost including installation
- ✅ Available through December 31, 2032
- ✅ Unused credit can carry forward to future tax years
- ✅ Applies to batteries added at the same time as solar
$500
Virginia State Incentive
Virginia offers a sales tax exemption on solar equipment.
Net Metering in Virginia
Virginia has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, Dominion Energy VA, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.138/kWh
Top Utility
Dominion Energy VA
Utility Net Metering Policies in Virginia
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy VA | $0.138 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| Dominion Energy VA (Dominion) | $0.138 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
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