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Switching to solar power in Virginia
Everything you need to know about making the switch to solar, from process and pricing to tax rebates and more.
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in Virginia.
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Why switch to Solar in VA?
Virginia homeowners with solar
hold a lot of power
Thanks to lofty renewable energy goals (like reaching zero-carbon energy generation by 2050), the state of Virginia has plenty of incentives for homeowners to go solar, including generous tax credits and a variety of methods for selling energy to utility companies.
Up to 30% in federal tax credits
Depending on your situation, you may qualify for the The Solar Investment Tax Credit, which can reduce the cost of your system by up to 30%.
Earn money selling SREC’s
For every kW your system produces, you’ll earn Solar Renewable Energy Certificates which can be sold to your utility company.
Get paid for generating excess energy
Investor-owned & cooperative utility companies will compensate you at the market rate for excess energy your system generates (net metering).
Your property taxes won’t go up
Starting January 1, 2023, residential solar installations up to 25 kW will be exempt from state and local taxation.
Pay the same amount every month
No more fluctuating power bills. By switching to solar, you’ll pay the same amount every month for the length of your loan.
Get free energy once your system is paid off
After paying off your loan, any power you generate is free (average US payback time is 5-15 years, which means decades of free power!).
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The installation process
Switch to solar in just
4 simple steps
Wondering what it might be like to switch to solar? Here’s a high-level look at what you can expect as an ION customer.
On-site personalized home assessment
After learning more about your power needs, our team will measure, test, and assess your home before designing your custom solar system.
Custom design that fits your power needs & home aesthetic
Based on your unique needs, our in-house engineering team will build you a custom system that’s not only powerful & reliable, but looks good, too.
Permits, installation & approvals
You relax while our team handles the permits, installation, and approval process from your local government and power company.
Turn on your new solar-powered home!
Soak up all the benefits of going solar, from more control over your power bill to powering your home with clean energy, and more.
Why over 10,000+ Virginia homeowners have chosen ION as their solar provider
Learn what makes us different & why 10,000+ Virginia homeowners have chosen ION.
Worry-free,
done-for-you service
ION handles everything for you – from financing and design to permits and installation – all you have to do is provide a power bill & sign the papers.
Thoughtful,
modern design that’s customized
to your home
By using black-on-black panels and organizing them in a clean way, you get a system that’s not only powerful & reliable, but looks sleek & tidy, too.
Full-service customer support before, during & after installation
With ION, you get a dedicated project coordinator, weekly check-ins, as well as fast & friendly support via phone, email, and live chat.
Protected by industry-leading
product warranties & guarantees
30-Year Panel
Warranty
Your premium solar panels are protected for 25 years and guaranteed to produce a minimum of 85% capacity or more for 30 years.
25-Year Microinverter
Warranty
The microinverters that power your system are protected for 25 years by the manufacturer, Enphase.
10-Year Workmanship Guarantee
All work performed on your home during the installation process (such as rigging, drilling & more) is covered for a full decade.
ION Satisfaction
Guarantee
Our mission is to provide a premium product and a premium experience. If we don't hit this goal, we have a team ready to help.
Have a question about switching
to solar in Virginia?
Check out the FAQ’s below for more information or book a free, no-obligation Q&A call with our team.
Solar panels are made of special cells (PV or photovoltaic cells) that absorb sunlight and produce an electrical current.
In order for your home to use that electrical current (known as DC or Direct Current), it must be converted into AC (or Alternating Current), which is done through micro inverters that are attached to each solar panel.
Once the energy has been converted, it runs through your electrical panel, gets distributed within your home, and can be used to power your appliances, lights, and more.
The following solar tax credits and incentives are available in Virginia. To find out if you’re eligible, we recommend contacting our team for more information and speaking with a tax professional who can help.
The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a federal tax credit for those who purchase solar energy systems for residential, commercial or utility scale properties. Through this legislation, all solar systems installed between 2022 and 2023 are eligible for a federal tax credit. If you qualify, you could reduce the cost of your system by up to 30% (Source: Energy.gov).
In 2020, Virginia passed the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), which forces utilities to generate energy from renewables or purchase SRECs (Solar Renewable Energy Certificates).
The VCEA includes a solar carve-out, requiring utilities to meet certain targets for energy from solar. The VCEA also specifies that utilities must purchase a certain number of SRECs from low-income households, further incentivizing solar for all.
The value of SRECs can change frequently. Several factors influence SREC prices, including policy initiatives and supply and demand. The best way to get the most up-to-date price is to contact an SREC broker and discuss your options (Sources: leafscore.com, solarunitedneighbors.org & scc.virginia.gov).
Starting January 1, 2023, residential solar installations up to 25 kW will be fully exempt from state and local taxation (Source: law.lis.virginia.gov).
Virginia's net metering law allows customers of investor-owned and cooperative electric utilities to install solar or small wind power systems on their premises to generate their own electricity. The law also allows such customers to receive full retail credit for any excess electricity their renewable energy systems generate (Source: energy.virginia.gov).
