Virginia Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 03/28/2013
Program Overview:
| State: |
Virginia |
| Incentive Type: |
Solar/Wind Access Policy |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Solar Pool Heating |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential |
Authority 1:
Date Effective:
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Va. Code ยง 67-700 et seq.
7/1/2008 (subsequently amended)
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Authority 2:
Date Enacted:
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Virginia S.B.627
03/06/2012
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Authority 3:
Date Enacted:
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Virginia H.B. 2305
3/14/2013
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Summary:
According to state law, community associations in Virginia generally may not prohibit a homeowner from installing or using a solar energy collection device on their property. A community association may, however, establish reasonable restrictions concerning the size, place, manner of placement of individual solar devices or restrict the installation of solar devices on common areas within the development served by the community association.
In the context of this law, a solar energy device is a system "manufactured and sold for the sole purpose of facilitating the collection and beneficial use of solar energy, including passive heating panels or building components and solar photovoltaic apparatus."
In 2013, HB 2305 was passed and requires the resale certificate required under the Virginia Condominium Act and the disclosure packet under the Virginia Property Owners' Association Act to contain a statement setting forth any restriction, limitation, or prohibition on the right of an owner to install or use solar energy collection devices on his property. In addition, the bill adds to the seller's representation to a prospective purchaser of residential property under the Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act that the seller makes no representations with respect to right to install or use solar energy collection devices on the property. |
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Disclaimer: The information presented on the DSIRE web site provides an unofficial overview of financial incentives and other policies. It does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance, and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions or tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided below each summary to verify that a specific financial incentive or other policy applies to your project.
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