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What is Virginia's solar for all program?

Virginia's Solar for All program intends to make pathways available for participation by renters and homeowners, including for buildings that may not be well-suited for on-site solar. Renters may qualify to subscribe to shared solar projects. How much can I save with Virginia Energy's Solar for All program?

What is Virginia's solar energy plan?

As part of Governor Youngkin's all-American, all-of-the-above energy plan, solar energy is integrated alongside other energy sources like nuclear and natural gas to ensure a reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy future for Virginia.

What is a community solar project?

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a community solar project is one that has multiple subscribers who receive benefits on utility bills directly attributable to the project. The DOE National Renewable Energy Laboratory reports that nearly 50% of households and businesses are unable to host rooftop solar systems.

What percentage of Virginia's energy comes from solar?

The largest share came from solar energy generated by photovoltaic (PV) cells, which supplied almost 6% of the state's total net generation. This data, collected from the U.S. Energy Information Administration Virginia Profile Analysis, was primarily from utility-scale solar facilities of 1-megawatt (MW) and larger.

What is the Solar for all grant program?

The federal Solar for All grant program is managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and authorized by the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The program aims to benefit communities by lower utility costs, boosting the clean energy workforce, and reducing emissions.

Does Virginia energy's solar for all program have consumer protection requirements?

Virginia Energy's Solar for All program intends to have robust consumer protection requirements. Specific consumer protections are not yet finalized. To stay up to date on the program, as well as opportunities for stakeholder engagement on the design of the program, please sign up for the Solar for All mailing list.