| 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, Investor-Owned Utility, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Low Income Residential |
| Applicable Utilities | Dominion Energy Virginia |
| System Capacity Limit | 5 MW |
| Program Capacity Limit | 150 MW |
| Participant Credit Rate | Bill credit rate developed by Commission based on rate class. |
| Low-Moderate Income Provisions | 30% carve-out |
In April 2020, the Virginia General Assembly enacted Chapters 1238 (HB 1634) and 1264 (SB 629) of the 2020 Virginia Acts of Assembly. In April 2021, the General Assembly enacted Chapter 532 (HB 1855) during special session I. The chapters authorize the shared solar program in the service territory of Dominion Energy Virginia with an aggregate capacity maximum of 150 MW. Once low-income subscriptions total 45 MW, an additional 50 MW of aggregate capacity may be authorized.
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 | 20VAC5-340-10 et seq. |
|---|---|
| Date Enacted | 04/07/2021 |
| Effective Date | 10/01/2021 |
| Name | VA § 56-594.3 |
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