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.
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 customers must be 60 or older with a total household income that does not exceed 120% of the state median income. Income–qualifying customers must meet Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development weatherization assistance eligibility requirements. Additional eligibility limits can be found on Columbia Gas’ website.
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.