Virginia
We help Virginians go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights.
About solar in Virginia
Virginia is a national leader in rooftop solar energy as well as community solar. All across the state, more families are going solar as a way to save money and take control of their energy production.
Whether you’re interested in solar for your home, business, or community, Solar United Neighbors is here to help you find the easiest, most cost-effective way to go solar. We’re also working hard to make solar more accessible through community solar and other smart solar policies.
Our impact in Virginia
1,290
Number of families who've gone solar
$42.6 million
Amount of solar savings
10.3 MW
Amount of solar capacity installed
It’s so awesome that our house is helping the environment on its own.
Resources
Local resources
There are many issues and policies that impact your ability to go solar in Virginia. We’ve compiled information on solar policies impacting your ability to go solar or benefit from solar. Use this information to protect and expand your solar rights.
Expanding solar access
Community solar in Virginia
If you can’t install panels on your home, you could still access the benefits of solar. With community solar, you can purchase or lease a “share” in a community solar project or start a project with your neighbors.
What types of solar incentives are available?
Ways to save on your solar installation
Several types of incentives can help you go solar at an affordable rate.
Getting credit for the energy you generate
Net metering
Net metering is the policy that allows people with solar to get a credit on their electric bill for the energy they produce from their system.
The benefits of having backup storage with solar panels
Solar + Storage in Virginia
Solar systems with battery backup can provide individuals and communities with much needed resiliency in the face of natural disasters and power outages.
Go Solar
Go solar individually or in a group
VA Capital Area Solar Switch-Fall 2024
Solar Help Desk
Richmond and Hampton Roads Fall 2024 Co-op
Get Involved
Attend an event
Learn more about going solar, policy, and how you can get involved. We host social and informative events nationwide and in Virginia.
Tell Virginia legislators: Speed up solar interconnections
Tell your governor: Solar energy benefits everyone
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Fight for your solar rights.
Everyone has the right to go solar. Spread the sunshine nationwide and in your local community by taking action, joining events, and more.