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 – Small Business Improvement Enhanced Program
The small business improvement enhanced program provides customers with an on-site energy assessment of their facility. Qualifying customers can receive incentives for making energy efficiency improvements identified during the assessment. Opportunities to improve energy efficiency may include:
- Lighting systems such as LED lighting, exit signs, and occupancy sensors.
- HVAC system tune-up for air conditioners, heat pumps, and air-cooled chillers.
- Duct testing and sealing for air conditioners, heat pumps, and chillers.
- HVAC system upgrades, such as variable frequency drives, economizers, programmable thermostats, and mini splits.
- Refrigerator systems such as electronically commutated motor (ECM) fans, refrigerator doors, strip curtains, auto closers, anti-sweat door films, and night covers for display cases.
- Solar reduction window film to lower energy usage and improve comfort.
Qualifications:
The program is open only to Dominion Energy Virginia nonresidential customers with a 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, who are responsible for the electric bill, and who are the owners of the facility or reasonably able to secure permission to complete measures. Educational institutions that receive state funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia are not eligible.
How To Enroll:
Contact the program coordinator through the program page. Once your eligibility is confirmed, search for a participating contractor. Your contractor will work with you to schedule your energy assessment and walk you through the incentive process.
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 – 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.
Dominion Energy Virginia – Income and Age Qualifying Energy Efficiency Program
Qualifying customers will receive a free site visit that includes a custom energy assessment report and installation of energy-saving products.
Qualifications:
Income–qualifying customers must meet the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s weatherization assistance eligibility requirements. Age–qualifying customers must be 60 or older.
How To Enroll:
To determine program eligibility, contact a weatherization service provider that serves your community. Call 888-366-8280 and select option 2 for additional program information.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Appalachian Power – Business Energy Solutions
Appalachian Power offers businesses up to $25,000 for lighting projects and up to $25,000 for other projects — including the installation of refrigeration and kitchen equipment, air compressors, variable frequency drives, and heating and cooling equipment — for a total of up to $50,000.
Qualifications:
Most nonresidential customers with facilities located within Appalachian Power’s Virginia service territory are eligible for the program. Projects or equipment modifications must not have received rebates from another Appalachian Power program.
How To Enroll:
To apply for this program, submit an application online. For questions or to learn more, call 833-402-2221.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.