| Implementing Sector | State |
|---|---|
| Category | Regulatory Policy |
| State | Virginia |
| Incentive Type | Community Solar Rules |
| Web Site | https://www.scc.virginia.gov/pages/Shared-Solar |
| Start Date | 10/01/2021 |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies | Solar Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential |
| Applicable Utilities | Dominion Energy Virginia, Old Dominion Power |
| System Capacity Limit | 3 MW (5 MW total for contiguous locations owned by a single entity) |
| Participant Credit Rate | Bill credit rate determined annually by Commission based on customer rate class. |
In April 2020, the Virginia General Assembly enacted Chapters 1187 (SB 710), 1188 (HB 572), 1188 (HB 1184), 1239 (HB 1647) of the 2020 Virginia Acts of Assembly. The chapters authorize a multi-family shared solar program in the service territories of Dominion Energy Virginia and Old Dominion Power.
System size is limited to 3 MW, up to 5 MW cumulative for systems on contiguous locations owned by the same entity.
Subscriptions are administered by a Subscriber Organization. For facilities with a nameplate capacity greater than 500 kW, the Subscriber Organization must be licensed by the State Corporation Commission. Smaller facilities may be granted an exemption certificate by the Commission.
Becoming a Licensed Subscriber Organization is accomplished by (1) completing a business entity registration, (2) obtaining a license as a Subscriber Organization, (3) Registering with the utility company, and (4) obtaining a minimum of three customer subscribers.
See the License Application Selection Guide
| Name | VA § 56-585.1:12 |
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