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 20232032 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 – Non-Residential Distributed Generation Program

Dominion Energy Equipment and Building Improvements

Participating customers will receive an incentive to use their onsite backup generation to reduce consumption of electricity when electrical demand is high. Customers operate their onsite backup generation to supply part or all of their electrical needs during load control events for up to 120 hours per year.

Qualifications:

Nonresidential customers of Dominion Energy Virginia are eligible to participate in the program if they:

  • Purchase electricity pursuant to schedules other than Schedule CS, Schedule SG, Schedule 10, Schedule DP1, and Schedule DP2.
  • Have use of backup generation facilities of 200 kilowatts or greater that either are owned by the customer or are subject to a lease that is used as a financing instrument to facilitate the sale of such backup generation facilities to the customer.
  • Agree to allow the vendor to dispatch such backup generation facilities as directed for up to 120 hours per year. Load curtailment enrolled in this program may not simultaneously be enrolled in a demand response program offered by PJM Interconnection LLC. 
How To Enroll:

Learn more about the distribution generation program or call 7572849187 to determine eligibility.

Enrollment Period:

Ongoing.

Virginia Natural Gas – High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Virginia Natural Gas Appliance and Equipment Rebates

Virginia Natural Gas provides a $250 rebate toward the purchase and installation of a natural gas furnace with 90%94.9% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) or a $350 rebate toward the purchase and installation of a natural gas furnace with an AFUE of 95% or greater.

Qualifications:

The rebate is available to active residential Virginia Natural Gas customers. The offer is good only on purchases for remodeling or renovation to preexisting homes, condominiums, or town houses in the Virginia Natural Gas service territory. The offer is not valid on new construction. All equipment purchased must be installed by a licensed contractor.

How To Enroll:

To apply for the energy efficiency rebate, download an application. Complete and mail your rebate application, along with required backup materials, to the following address: 

Virginia Natural Gas Rebate Offer
Dept 2282541

P.O. Box 540071

El Paso, TX 88554

Enrollment Period:

The application must be postmarked within 45 days of the purchase and installation of qualifying equipment or by May 31, 2025, whichever comes first.

Columbia Gas of Virginia – Age and Income Qualifying Program

Columbia Gas of Virginia Professional Energy Audit Assistance

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:

Agequalifying customers must be 60 or older with a total household income that does not exceed 120% of the state median income. Incomequalifying 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.

Dominion Energy Virginia – Non-Residential Window Film Program

Dominion Energy Equipment and Building Improvements

By installing window film on their facility’s windows, participating nonresidential customers can receive a rebate from Dominion Energy Virginia. Installation of window film on your nonresidential facility’s windows can significantly lower the solar radiation admitted through the windows, offering many benefits, including:

  • Reducing annual energy usage by 4.7%, helping you save money.
  • Blocking 99% of harmful ultraviolet rays from entering through windows while protecting your employees, customers, and furnishings from the sun’s damaging effects.
  • Improving tenant comfort by blocking up to 84% of solar energy (heat) gain admitted through windows that would normally pass through untreated glass while reducing cooling costs through improved airconditioning efficiency.
  • Reducing disruptive glare and the need for interior lighting after closing blinds and drapes to block the sun’s UV rays.

You can receive a return on your investment in two to five years, depending on the window film installed and the building’s attributes. 

Qualifications:

Participation in the program is open to nonresidential customers of Dominion Energy Virginia.

How To Enroll:

When you install qualifying window film on your existing windows, have your contractor submit a rebate application on your behalf.

Enrollment Period:

Applications must be submitted within 45 days of the completion of work. For more information, call 8883668280.

Dominion Energy Virginia – Non-Residential Small Manufacturing Program

Dominion Energy Equipment and Building Improvements

Participating customers can receive a rebate from Dominion Energy Virginia by recommissioning improvements made to your office’s energy management system. Some of the available program measures are scheduling lighting, heating, and air conditioning equipment, setting a different temperature at night, and resetting the chiller condenser air temperature. Benefits can include the following: 

  • Facility assessments and measure installations, scheduled at your convenience, that reduce energy usage and save you money on electric bills. 
  • More efficient use of your facility’s compressed air systems, reducing system waste.
  • Financial incentives that help offset the cost of installing the recommended improvements. 
    Qualifications:

    Participation in the program is open to nonresidential customers of Dominion Energy Virginia.

    How To Enroll:

    Contact a local participating contractor listed on Dominion Energy Virginia’s website and have them complete the initial assessment to reserve rebate funding with our program representative. Install qualifying measures that drive valuable savings through more efficient use of your facility’s energy management system, and then have your contractor submit a rebate application on your behalf. For more information, call 888-366-8280. 

    Enrollment Period:

    Ongoing.

    Columbia Gas of Virginia – Home Energy Audit

    Columbia Gas of Virginia Home Efficiency Improvement Assistance

    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.