Virginia BeachSolar Incentives 2026: Rebates, Tax Credits & Net Metering
Virginia Beach homeowners stack the 30% federal tax credit and Dominion Energy net metering. At 4.9 peak sun hours a day, a home with a $140/month bill (about 1,000 kWh) needs roughly a 8.5 kW system — 22 panels — and pays back in about 9.1 years.
Solar Incentives Available in Virginia Beach
Solar incentives in Virginia Beach come in three layers. First, every homeowner qualifies for the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit on the full installed cost, claimed on IRS Form 5695. Virginia does not add a state income tax credit, so the federal credit is the main up-front incentive. Third, Dominion Energy sets the local rules for crediting the solar power you export.
Dominion Energy net metering plus Virginia's solar property tax exemption make Virginia Beach a solid mid-Atlantic solar market.
How Much Solar Virginia Beach Homes Produce
Virginia Beach gets 4.9 peak sun hours a day, so each 1 kW of panels produces about 1,431 kWh per year here. A 8.5 kW system — the size that fits a typical $140/month Dominion Energy bill — generates roughly 12,162 kWh annually, worth about $1,703 in avoided electricity in year one and more as rates rise.
Dominion Energy Net Metering in Virginia Beach
Dominion Energy credits excess solar generation from Virginia Beach homes under Virginia's full retail-rate net metering (~100% of retail). A right-sized system can bring net annual electricity costs close to zero. See full Virginia net metering rules →
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Virginia Beach?
At Virginia's 2026 average of $2.90/watt, the 8.5 kW system most Virginia Beach homes need runs about $24,650 before incentives. The 30% federal credit takes off $7,395 — landing the net cost near $17,255, with payback around 9.1 years.
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