Solar and Energy Efficiency Incentives for Charlottesville & Virginia Residents
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Charlottesville Incentives
Here are some local incentives from Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
Charlottesville Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Offers rebates to city residents who install a programmable thermostat, tankless hot water heater, attic insulation, and/or WaterSense toilet. Learn more.
Charlottesville Green/Solar Roof Reduced Permit Fee
Gives 50% off the cost of a construction permit fee in the city for Green and/or Solar Roof construction. Learn more.
Charlottesville Special Tax Rate for Energy Efficient Buildings
Offers a one-time reduced tax rate for buildings that meet certain energy efficiency standards [e.g. LEED, Green Globes]. Learn more.
Statewide Incentives
Dominion Power Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Offers rebates to Dominion customers who install qualifying smart thermostat, refrigerator/freezer, clothes washer, electric clothes dryer, dehumidifier, room air purifier, and/or dishwasher. Additional rebate for appliance recycling. Learn more.
Dominion Power Electric Vehicle Charger Rewards
Offers a $40 annual rebate for Dominion Customers who install qualifying smart level 2 EV chargers. Learn more.
Virginia Income Tax Deduction for Energy-Efficient Products
Offers 20% of sales tax paid ($500 max) on qualifying clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators/freezers, water heaters, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, programmable thermostats, and/or certain other energy efficient technology. Learn more.
Federal Incentives
Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Allows filers to deduct 30% of the cost of a solar system from their federal taxes. Learn more.
Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit
Offers rebate for purchases of biomass stoves and certain energy efficient water heaters, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, duct/air sealing, insulation, windows, doors, and/or roofs. Annual maximum of $1,200, with some exceptions. Learn more.
Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Tax Credit
Provides a tax credit of up to $7,500 for vehicles purchased after 12/31/2022 with some conditions. Learn more.
Previously-Owned Clean Vehicle Tax Credit
Provides a 30% Tax Credit up to $4000 for vehicles with a max MSRP of $25,000, purchased from dealership, and first vehicle ownership transfer. Learn more.
Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates
This gives point-of-purchase rebates on qualifying energy efficient technology, including electrical wiring and panels, induction stoves, heat pump clothes dryer, heat pump water heater, heat pump ac/heater, and weatherization. Learn more.
Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit
Offers a 30% tax credit for the cost of solar water heat, solar photovoltaics, biomass, geothermal heat pumps, wind (small), and/or fuel cells using renewable fuels. Learn more.
