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.
Charlottesville Gas – Programmable Thermostat Rebate
Charlottesville Gas offers a $100 programmable thermostat rebate.
Qualifications:
Charlottesville Gas offers a rebate of up to $100 on the cost of purchasing or installing a programmable thermostat. Only residences that receive natural gas from Charlottesville Gas are eligible for these rebates. Some installation requirements also apply.
How To Enroll:
Residents should print and mail in the Programmable Thermostat Rebate Form. To request a paper form, call 434–970–3812.
Enrollment Period:
Customers must purchase and install the thermostat between April 1, 2001, and June 30, 2023.
Dominion Energy Virginia – Appliance Recycling
Dominion Energy offers a $20 rebate when you recycle your old refrigerator or freezer.
Qualifications:
Refrigerators or freezers must be at least 10 years old, have a capacity of 10 to 32 cubic feet, and be in working condition to qualify. There is a limit of two appliances per account number over the life of the program.
How To Enroll:
Residential customers interested in appliance recycling can schedule a pickup online or call 888–452–0916 to speak with a customer service representative. On the pickup date, a professional collection crew will arrive to inspect and collect your appliance(s).
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Dominion Energy Virginia – Appliance Rebates
Rebates are available for the following ENERGY STAR–certified appliances:
- Refrigerator ($50)
- Freezer ($50)
- Clothes washer ($50)
- Electric clothes dryer ($100)
- Dehumidifier ($25)
- Room air purifier ($50)
- Dishwasher ($50)
Qualifications:
You must be a current Dominion Energy Virginia residential customer, and appliances must be purchased on or after July 1, 2019. Customers must include a legible copy of the entire sales receipt, which must include product information for each appliance purchased, the purchase price, the purchase date, and the retailer’s business information. To qualify for a rebate, the appliance must be new, ENERGY STAR certified, and purchased in Virginia and must meet the ENERGY STAR requirements.
How To Enroll:
Dominion Energy customers can receive a rebate at the time of purchase by getting a product coupon through Dominion Energy’s in–store rebate portal or submit an appliance rebate after purchase.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Dominion Energy Virginia – Distributed Generation Program
Participating customers will receive an incentive to use their on-site backup generation to reduce consumption of electricity when electrical demand is high. Customers operate their on-site 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 DP-1, and Schedule DP-2.
- 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 distributed generation program or call 757-284-9187 to determine eligibility.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Virginia Natural Gas – High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate
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 22–82541
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
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:
Age–qualifying customers must be 60 or older with a total household income that does not exceed 120% of the state median income. Income–qualifying 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.