Solar Energy in Richmond, VA (2026)
2 verified solar energy rules for Richmond, Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Panel Permits
Richmond permits rooftop solar with a combined building and electrical permit, with most residential PV systems under 25 kW reviewed administratively and interconnected with Dominion Energy under Virginia SCC net metering rules.
Solar Energy: Panel Permits
Few RestrictionsHOA Restrictions
Virginia Code 67-701 prohibits HOAs from unreasonably restricting the installation of solar energy collection devices, though HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic standards.