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.
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative – Free Commercial Energy Assessment Program
During a facility walk-through, NOVEC representatives can quickly identify opportunities for savings. Customers then receive a report of facilities’ current conditions with recommendations for cost-saving improvements.
Qualifications:
NOVEC commercial, industrial, and government customers may qualify for a walk-through energy assessment.
How To Enroll:
For more information, contact NOVEC’s Business Development and Energy Services Division at 703-392-1604, 703-392-1763, or commind@novec.com.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative – Home Energy Audit
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative offers a free energy audit conducted by an MEC energy advisor.
Qualifications:
To be eligible, you must be a customer of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative.
How To Enroll:
Call 800-989-4161 for more information.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Appalachian Power – Small Business Direct Install Program
Appalachian Power’s Small Business Direct Install Program assists small businesses with cost-effective energy-saving upgrades. It also offers generous incentives for larger projects and expert guidance so customers can reduce costs even more. Complimentary upgrades may include LED screw-in bulbs, low-flow showerheads, and more.
Qualifications:
Facilities located in Appalachian Power’s Virginia service territory and served by Appalachian Power are eligible for this program if they have a peak monthly demand of 200 kilowatts or less. Customers must not have projects or equipment modifications that have received rebates from another Appalachian Power program.
How To Enroll:
Customers can apply online. For more information, call 833-402-2221 or email takechargesavings@trccompanies.com.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Appalachian Power – Low Income Multifamily Program
Appalachian Power’s Low Income Multifamily Program reduces energy consumption by educating residential customers about the energy– and money–saving benefits associated with energy efficiency in the home. The program spotlights opportunities that have been shown to save energy and money, reduce consumption, and protect occupants’ health and safety.
Qualifications:
The program is open to individually metered multifamily dwellings within Appalachian Power’s Virginia territory. Eligible participants and properties qualify by meeting one of the following criteria:
- A minimum of 66% of the dwelling units in the building (or 50% in buildings with fewer than five units) are occupied by a family unit whose household annual income does not exceed 80% of the Virginia median income.
- The dwelling appears on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Department of Energy approved multifamily list.
How To Enroll:
To learn more about the program or to see whether your property qualifies, please contact Community Housing Partners at 888-229-3714. To apply, fill out the application form and send it back by email (chpenergysolutions@chpc2.org) or mail:
ATTN: Client Advocacy Team
Community Housing Partners (CHP) Energy Solutions
550 Industrial Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
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.