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.
Dominion Energy Virginia – Data Server Room Program
The data server room energy efficiency program is designed to conserve energy in data server rooms at dedicated data center buildings, offices, hospitals and health care buildings, private universities, manufacturing facilities, large industrial facilities, colocation data centers, cloud-based data centers, modular data centers, and more.
The program offers rebates to eligible Dominion Energy Virginia customers for installing high-efficiency computer room air conditioner (CRAC) or computer room air handler (CRAH) units, a high-efficiency power supply, space temperature set point adjustment, lighting occupancy sensors, and more. Opportunities to improve energy efficiency may include:
- High-efficiency CRAC or CRAH units.
- CRAC or CRAH fan electronically commutated motors (ECMs) or variable frequency drive (VFD) controls.
- High-efficiency power supply.
- Space temperature set point adjustment.
- Lighting occupancy sensors.
- LED tube lighting retrofitting.
- Custom HVAC measures available for projects with peak demand savings — talk to the program coordinator for details and requirements.
Qualifications:
To participate in this program, you must be a Dominion Energy Virginia customer on a nonresidential rate schedule, be responsible for the electric bill, own the facility or be reasonably able to secure permission to complete the measures, and not be exempt by statute or under special contract.
How To Enroll:
Go to the program page. Fill out the eligibility form to confirm your eligibility and indicate whether you would like to request audit assistance. Submit initial assessment and data submittal forms to receive an incentive estimate for your project. Once your project is complete, submit a rebate application, invoices, and final project data for your final savings calculations and incentive.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Dominion Energy Virginia – Commercial Equipment Distributors: EE Midstream Program
Upgrading your business with ENERGY STAR-rated products offers a host of benefits to you and your customers. Consider products ranging from ENERGY STAR food service appliances to more efficient heating and air conditioning.
Qualifications:
This program is available to Dominion Energy Virginia’s nonresidential customers. Please review additional requirements in the program’s terms and conditions. By participating in this program, you signify your agreement.
See the full list of rebate measures available to distributors in this program. For more information, visit the ENERGY STAR website.
How To Enroll:
Find a participating distributor. If you cannot find a distributor in your area, contact a program team member for assistance at 888-366-8280.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Dominion Energy Virginia – Agriculture Program
The agriculture energy efficiency program offers rebates to eligible Dominion Energy customers for installing high-efficiency agricultural equipment, lighting, and more. Participants also have access to Dominion Energy’s knowledgeable network of equipment vendors and contractors associated with the agricultural industry.
Opportunities to improve energy efficiency on farms, on ranches, and in greenhouses may include:
- High-volume, low-speed fans
- Automatic milker take-off
- Low-pressure irrigation
- Irrigation pump variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Dairy plate coolers
- Dairy lighting controls
- Poultry LEDs
- Poultry house fan VFDs
- Ventilation and circulation fans
- Dust collection system fan VFDs
- Tobacco curing fan VFDs
- Grain storage aeration fan controls
- Greenhouse ventilation fan VFDs
Qualifications:
To participate in the Agriculture Program, you must be a Dominion Energy Virginia customer, be responsible for the electric bill, own the facility or be reasonably able to secure permission to complete the measures, and not be exempt by statute or under special contract.
How To Enroll:
Find an approved agriculture program contractor. If you need help getting started, contact a program coordinator.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Danville Utilities Home$ave Residential Energy Efficiency Program
Through the Home$ave program, Danville Utilities’ residential electric customers can claim rebates on energy-efficient products purchased for their homes.
Qualifications
The Home$ave program is open to existing residential customers that receive electricity from Danville Utilities. Residential customers who also receive natural gas from Danville Utilities are eligible to receive rebates for natural gas measures. A list of products that are eligible for rebates may be found in the program manual.
How To Enroll
After purchasing eligible energy-efficient equipment, submit a completed rebate application, along with proof of purchase, by mail or email. Rebate applications must be received within 90 days of product purchase.
Enrollment Period
Ongoing.
Washington Gas – Energy-Efficient Natural Gas Fireplace Rebate
Washington Gas offers a rebate of $75 on the purchase and installation of a qualifying energy–efficient natural gas fireplace.
Qualifications:
The rebate is available to Virginia Washington Gas customers. All equipment purchased must be installed by a licensed contractor.
How To Enroll:
Have a participating contractor in the Washington Gas Home Energy Savings Contractor Network install qualifying high–efficiency home heating equipment. Your contractor should then submit a rebate application to Washington Gas on your behalf.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative – Home Energy Audit
CBEC offers a free walk-through energy audit service. During these appointments, CBEC personnel offer suggestions about what consumers can do to reduce their energy usage.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be a CBEC member or owner.
How To Enroll:
For more information or to schedule an audit, contact Member Services at 540–864-5121.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.