Comments on: Virginia Solar Power Rebates, Tax Credits, and Incentives

By: J.E. Turcotte

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:58:45 +0000

I was just about to ask what Joanne did; I don’t live on a property where I could lease out a roof myself, but it occurred to me that there are a lot of condo towers around here (mine included) that have space and could potentially reduce their rates (or condo fees) by leasing out their roofs and making an income on otherwise wasted space.

By: Joanne

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:08:08 +0000

Are there any solar leases available in VA? They exist in DC and MD! I’m truly amazed that Virginia is so tied to the 18th Century…Hey Guys…This IS the 21st Century!!

By: Tommy Thibodeau

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:59:33 +0000

Solar power in my opinion is costly up front and will not give you as good a return on investment as Geothermal. In 2004 I was able to replace both gas/AC units in my home with a geothermal system. My power bill in the cooling season was cut in half and geothermal unit unlike a heatpump is not effected by low or high outsid temperatures. Cost savings in the winter months is about 50% vs. using natural gas. When the unit is running in the summer or winter, added benefit is free hot water. 2 conventional units 18k. Geo 26k. It took about 4 years to to break even on the additional 8k spent in utility savings. Equipment last about 30 years vs 15 years on conventional equipment. I am sold on the system but don’t understand why not replace with geo if the old systems have to be replaced anyways.

By: solar panels virginia

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:53:53 +0000

It is a good initiative taken by the governments. I am planning to buy solar panels and installing them for domestic power. But I don’t know the procedure to apply for incentives from the centre and federal government. Please let me know, would be of great help.

By: Richard Blue

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:03:36 +0000

I’ve a 3700 sf old partly new house strung out along side the Blue Ridge in Loudoun Cty. Two furnaces and an in ground homemade pool push my monthly energy bill to over $800 p.m. combined propane and electric. Looking at wood fired boiler, geo-thermal, and solar…have open hillside space to locate panels with full day of sunlight. Need a reputable expert to advise. Retiring soon

By: Dale Hedrick

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:09:01 +0000

Virginia needs to get onboard ASAP and provide incentives for solar applications. Otherwise we are going to be left in the dust as usual where technology is concerned. I am finishing school and will be able to take the NABCEP exam soon to begin my new business and be rid of my career in IT.

By: Fred

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:32:00 +0000

I own a Manufacturer’s Rep Business in VA, we deal with a number of energy products for big industry but have recently taken on mass energy storage batteries which now allow storage or wind or solar energy. Thats why I was looking at this great site today. From experience one of the very best ways to get solar and other energy incentives legislated is to band toghether & hire a Government Affairs Specialist who can get that done in short order. I can put anyone seriously interested in touch with a very good one if they reverse contact me through this site with the cooperation of the site. It benefits everyone to at least keep the tax incentives.

By: michael

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:20:39 +0000

I would like to know where to sell my srec`s and get the best rates. I see Tim Dolan has sold his for 2,800 per year. can anyone info. me on this subject ?

By: Steve

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:27:34 +0000

Tax incentives make all the difference for green energy in general and especially for solar (until technology improves sufficiently). The DIY option is also well worth a look. You don't necessarily need to be an expert to make your own solar panels but you do need commitment to see the project through. Not for everyone, but I did it and blogged about it here: homemade solar panels if anybody would like to have a go themselves!

By: Aaron Reed

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:54:25 +0000

Holly, try looking into a local solar installer…here in Ashland, there is a guy named Ken Schaalof Commonwealth Solar, who has been doing this stuff for 25 years. What’s great about Him is that he looks to save you money (energy efficiency, hot waer systems, etc.), not just install solar!