Incentives and Rebates
Virginia residents and businesses can offset energy-efficiency upgrade costs with federal, state, and provider incentives. Federal incentives may allow you to reduce federal income tax payments. Be sure to use up-to-date IRS forms for tax credits. An overview of federal energy tax credits for consumers for the 2023–2032 tax years is available from the U.S. Department of Energy.
The following information is drawn from third-party websites and has not been independently verified.
Dominion Energy Virginia – Multifamily Program
Dominion Energy Virginia’s multifamily program provides property owners and managers with an on-site energy assessment of both common areas and tenant units. You will receive a report identifying and quantifying savings opportunities, estimated project costs, and available incentives.
Qualifications:
To participate in this program, you must be a Dominion Energy Virginia customer and own or manage an individually metered multifamily residential building or residential units.
How To Enroll:
Contact the program coordinator through the program page. Then, search for and contact a local participating contractor. The contractor will work with you to submit the rebate application for work completed on your behalf.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Dominion Energy Virginia – Home Energy Assessment Program
Modernize your home with rebates on energy-efficient upgrades. Get started by scheduling an in-home energy assessment or audit with a participating contractor.
Qualifications:
To qualify for the program, you must be responsible for the electric bill, be a Dominion Energy customer, be the owner of the home, or be able to secure permission to participate, and must live in a single-family detached residence or a single-family attached residence.
How To Enroll:
Pick one of the two options for your Home Energy Evaluation and contact a participating contractor. Then, schedule an evaluation, choose the energy-saving improvements you want to make, and submit the rebate application for the work completed. Visit the program page for more information.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Dominion Energy Virginia – EnergyShare
In addition to energy bill payment assistance, EnergyShare offers free weatherization services and educational tips to help qualifying customers reduce their energy usage and lower their bills by making lasting energy-saving improvements.
Qualifications:
EnergyShare provides energy assistance to customers in crisis. It is not income based. Residents who are 60 or older, military veterans, or living with disabilities may qualify for an additional benefit. Customer applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility.
How To Enroll:
Call 211 or visit 211virginia.org for a referral to your local EnergyShare agency, or view this list of EnergyShare local agencies.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Columbia Gas of Virginia – Age and Income Qualifying Program
Qualifying customers will receive a home visit from Columbia Gas’ professional partner to install certain energy-saving products based on their type of heating.
Qualifications:
Age qualifying, Customer is 60 years or older with a total household income that does not exceed 120% of the State Median Income. Income qualifying, Household income does not exceed 80% of the area median income as established by Virginia Housing or 60% of the state median income as determined by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, whichever is greater.
How To Enroll:
Complete the online form or call 888-229-3714 to determine eligibility.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Columbia Gas of Virginia – Home Energy Audit
The free online energy audit provides a personalized report about ways to save money and reduce energy usage that is based on the age and size of your home, your heating and cooling systems, and your appliances. In addition, just for taking the Home Energy Audit, Columbia Gas of Virginia will send you a free energy-efficiency kit to help you start saving.
Qualifications:
Must be a residential customer of Columbia Gas of Virginia whose residence has natural gas water heating and/or primary natural gas heating.
How To Enroll:
Create an online profile to start your energy audit.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Appalachian Power – Home Performance Program
The Home Performance Program is designed to assess your home for opportunities to improve energy efficiency. A home performance energy advisor will tour your home, install energy–saving measures, and provide a home energy assessment report — all at no cost. The report will detail energy–savings tips and additional measures you might take to save money and energy. These additional measures are eligible for rebates from the Home Performance Program.
Qualifications:
The program is available to single-family homes in Virginia served by Appalachian Power. The home must be heated by electricity to qualify for rebates, and improvements must be performed by an Appalachian Power–approved contractor who submits the rebate on your behalf.
How To Enroll:
To enroll for the program, sign up through the online portal on the program website or call 833-402-2221.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.