…solar due to logistical constraints. However, the shared solar and multi-family shared solar programs are only available to customers of Dominion and Old Dominion Power and, due to the high minimum bill in the shared solar program, participation is disincentivized….
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In the Driver’s Seat on Parking Lot Solar
…of our partners, parking lot solar facilities could generate around half of Virginia’s energy usage! And parking lot solar enjoys the benefits of distributed solar that large-scale solar lacks. Because it’s installed in the built environment, parking lot solar preserves…
Now through June 30, Solarize Piedmont 2022 simplifies process of going solar
…2050, Solarize Piedmont is part of the broader SolarizeVA campaign, simplifying the transition to solar energy by providing a one-stop shopping for solar education, vetted installers, and pre-negotiated pricing and installation. The program also offers participants the opportunity to pair battery…
Powering Progress Through Rooftop Solar
…than five megawatts of capacity. Many distributed solar energy systems are sited on rooftops and are oftentimes referred to as “rooftop solar”. Rooftop solar is oftentimes a much smaller system (less than 25kW). Unfortunately in Virginia, the adoption of rooftop…
Rooftop Solar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
…rooftop solar system impact my home value, mortgage or property taxes? Solar panels will not affect your mortgage payments. Zillow studies show that solar panels increase property value by an average of 4.1% and that homes with solar panels sell…
Act Now to Support Common Sense Planning for Solar in Orange County
…ensure the best possible projects are informed by the community and its needs. The proposed ban also ignores the differences between utility-scale solar and community-scale, shared solar. Shared Solar vs Utility-Scale Shared solar can offer many benefits to communities and…
Solarize Piedmont Returns for 2025, Making Solar Power More Accessible to Virginia Homeowners
…available. “Our partnership with Piedmont Environmental Council is a key factor in reaching as many folks as possible with solar information,” said Deborah Arenstein, solar program manager at LEAP. “Whether you are going solar for economic or environmental reasons, Solarize…
Solarize Piedmont 2021 campaign available in ten different localities
…Solarize Piedmont program is back through June 30 and available to homeowners and business owners in Albemarle, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock counties, and the City of Charlottesville. Solarize Piedmont makes adding solar power, battery storage,…
Report Finds Solar Far Exceeds Value Communicated by Dominion
…solar delivers substantial value that far exceeds what is currently acknowledged under Dominion’s net billing framework.” Distributed Solar Photo credit Hugh Kenny/PEC. Distributed generation, and more specifically in this case,”distributed solar,” is any energy generated and used near the same…
Solar for Rural Businesses Workshop Resources – May 7, 2024
…Russ Edwards | President, Tiger Solar (434) 293-3763 edwardsr@tigersolar.com SunDay Solar – Solar Installation Process Richard Crisler | President, SunDay Solar (434) 977-4292 richard@sundaysolar.com Note that we are vendor-neutral, 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Free and informative events like this are only possible…