Incentives and Rebates
Federal, state, and energy provider incentives can help Virginia residents and businesses offset the costs of purchasing and installing energy-efficiency upgrades and equipment. In addition, federal incentives may allow you to lower your federal income tax payment. Please note that federal tax incentives paid through credits on your annual federal tax filings will require using the Internal Revenue Service’s most up-to-date forms. An overview of federal energy tax credits for consumers for the 2022 and 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.
Appalachian Power – Low Income Weatherization Program
Appalachian Power’s Low Income Weatherization Program provides weatherization products and services to qualifying residential customers to help reduce their energy bills and improve their homes’ comfort. Appalachian Power provides funding for this program to supplement state and federal income–qualified weatherization programs.
Qualifications:
To qualify for the program, a household must have a total annual income at or below 60% of the state median household income. To find out what sources of income are used to determine eligibility and to apply for assistance, contact a weatherization provider near you
How to Enroll:
Appalachian Power does not offer this program directly; it is managed by weatherization providers in the Appalachian Power service area. When customers apply for weatherization through a local provider agency, they are also applying for this program.
To apply, complete an application form and submit it, along with all required documentation, by email to chpenergysolutions@chpc2.org or by mail to:
ATTN: Client Advocacy Team
Community Housing Partners (CHP) Energy Solutions
550 Industrial Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Appalachian Power – Bring Your Own Thermostat (BYOT) Program
Qualifying customers who enroll in the Bring Your Own Thermostat (BYOT) Program will receive a one–time enrollment rebate of $50 and a check for up to $25 at the end of each summer season ($5 per month for each month enrolled from May to September). Enrolling allows Appalachian Power to make brief changes to your central air–conditioner setting by a few degrees during a limited number of peak demand periods (usually the hotter days during the summer).
Qualifications:
To qualify for the BYOT Program, you must be a residential Appalachian Power customer and have an approved smart thermostat, a Wi–Fi network compatible with your smart thermostat, and a working central air–conditioning unit controlled by your smart thermostat.
How to Enroll:
Call 888–261–4567 or enroll online.
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 or call 833-402-2221.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Dominion Energy Virginia – Small Business Improvement Enhanced Program
Participating customers will receive rebates for the installation of a variety of energy efficiency improvements, which include LED lighting, variable frequency drives, prescriptive recommissioning, and efficient climate control units.
Qualifications:
The program is open only to Dominion Energy Virginia nonresidential customers with privately owned business in five or fewer locations who have not exceeded a monthly demand of 100 kilowatts more than three times in the past 12 months, have not opted out of participation, are responsible for the electric bill, and are the owners of the facility or reasonably able to secure permission to complete measures.
How to Enroll:
To determine eligibility for this program, complete an online form or call 888-366-8280. After completing the installations, the contractor will complete the rebate application. The form must be submitted within 45 days of the service date.
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 a list of EnergyShare local agencies.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Dominion Energy Virginia – Home Energy Assessment Program
Residential customers getting a home energy assessment from Dominion Energy Virginia can expect access to qualified contractors who can perform both the assessment and recommended improvements. They can also expect a personalized report containing cost-effective options and easy-to-follow recommendations to help them reduce their energy usage. Improvements that can be made include installing lighting, hot water appliances, efficient faucets and aerators, and cool roofs; tuning up and upgrading heat pumps; and sealing and insulating ducts.
Qualifications:
Must be a residential customer.
How to Enroll:
Call 888-366-8280 to schedule the home energy assessment. The contractor will identify energy-saving opportunities and, afterward, help you submit the rebate application for work completed at your home.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.