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Virginia Shared Solar Expansion and Permitting Reform

Sector: Solar • Location: Virginia, United States

Source: PV Magazine USA

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Planned

Virginia has enacted legislation to expand its shared solar program by releasing 525 MW of new capacity by July 1, 2026, streamline consolidated billing with net crediting on a single monthly bill, and create an automated residential solar permitting platform to reduce soft costs. The legislation also includes low-income carve-outs and establishes a framework overseen by the State Corporation Comm

Status
Prospective
Sector
Solar, Power Generation (CCGT), Residential
Location
Virginia, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
PV Magazine USA

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The project “Virginia Shared Solar Expansion and Permitting Reform” is an infrastructure initiative in the Solar sector, located in Virginia, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from PV Magazine USA.

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Virginia has enacted legislation to expand its shared solar program by releasing 525 MW of new capacity by July 1, 2026, streamline consolidated billing with net crediting on a single monthly bill, and create an automated residential solar permitting platform to reduce soft costs. The legislation also includes low-income carve-outs and establishes a framework overseen by the State Corporation Commission for future expansion, including Appalachian Power customers in Southwest Virginia.

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United States of America (USA)

State

Virginia

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PV Magazine USA

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Solar, Power Generation (CCGT), Residential

Article published date

2026-04-19

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