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

By: Robert Valentino

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:29:44 +0000

So many states offer a lot more Incentives to go solar. I believe the reason VA does not is because we are a COAL producing state and they do not want to give up this way of producing electric until they have not choice.

I am 59 and keep looking at going solar but because of the lack of Incentives I would probably die before getting my money back. Taking a 5 year MAX average monthly usage my yearly MAX average bill would be $1,900. Now if I would have to spend close to 60K to 15,000kW I would need.

Take the $1,900 and say my electric bill goes up 15% every year (1900, 2185, 2512, 2889, …) it would take 13 years at this hi growth rate to spend my 60K. Assuming I was getting 0% interest rate on my money in the bank. Also I have not included ANYTHING for upkeep on the solar system which hopefully would be small but hay sh.. happens.

So until VA starts getting with the program of other states I will keep my cash in the bank and keep dreaming of someday having a solar electric system

By: Tony

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:43:22 +0000

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By: Don

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:22:00 +0000

Virginia isn’t getting with the program because of its ties to the power companies in Virginia, which primarily use Virginia coal to generate their power. Double whammie I imagine.

By: Dave Ruslander

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:18:03 +0000

I suggested to my county supervisors that they join DESIRE and provide the tax break on solar power. They laughed it off and asked how they would get tax revenue from anyone then. They don’t realize the potential businesses that could move into the county. The state should mandate it. Leaving it up to individual counties means ignoring it.

I still haven’t found where Virginia offers a state rebate or credit available for the State of Virginia.

The rebate or credit is avaiable under the program name Renewable Energy Rebate Program.

The maximum amount available under this state incentive is $3,894.

By: t

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:20:02 +0000

How does one get a local electric Coop to participate in the TVA program? I’m in Rappahannock County. I see there is a company in Winchester that does, so this must be possible is it not?

By: Michael

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:23:11 +0000

Please update the Virginia state incentives! Thanks!

By: Curt Newport

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:06:12 +0000

I have found some information that RECs that we produce in VA can be resold in PA and NC, at least until they are required in VA. As I am researching systems, this would seem to be a way to generate more financial offset to pay for the systems. There are also several lease options that seem very viable, and I am moving forward. The REC offset option seems to be the tipping point, although I still need to verify more.

Curt / Northern Virginia

By: Debbie

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:59:18 +0000

Unfortunately, most of Virginia is not part of the TVA program. See the website for a map and list of distributors:
http://www.tva.com/greenpowerswitch/green_mainfaq.htm
http://www.tva.com/power/power_customer.htm

By: Dan Hahn

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:49:50 +0000

Hi Jack (and Gloria), There are currently 71 utilities across the valley participating in the TVA solar program. Click here for the list. If your utility is not on the list, it's time to start harassing them. This is an excellent program.

By: Jack H. Wilson

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:36:59 +0000

Dear Solar Rocks,

I live in Norfolk, Virginia and I’m not clear from your presentation if TVA solar credits are available to me. Can you clarify?