| Program | Multi-Family Shared Solar Program |
|---|---|
| Category | Regulatory Policy |
| Implementing sector | State |
| Last Update | |
| State | Virginia |
| Website | https://www.scc.virginia.gov/regulated-industries/utility-regulation/energy-reg… |
| Start Date | |
| Technologies | Solar Photovoltaics |
| Sectors | Residential |
In April 2020, the Virginia General Assembly enacted a series of bills (SB 710, HB 572, HB 1184, and HB 1647), authorizing a multi-family shared solar program in the service territories of Dominion Energy Virginia and Old Dominion Power.
System size is limited to 3 MW, up to 5 MW cumulative for systems on contiguous locations owned by the same entity.
Subscriptions are administered by a Subscriber Organization. For facilities with a nameplate capacity greater than 500 kW, the Subscriber Organization must be licensed by the State Corporation Commission. Smaller facilities may be granted an exemption certificate by the Commission.
Becoming a Licensed Subscriber Organization is accomplished by (1) completing a business entity registration, (2) obtaining a license as a Subscriber Organization, (3) Registering with the utility company, and (4) obtaining a minimum of three customer subscribers.