For Immediate Release, April 12, 2021
SolarizeAlexandria, a program to make it easier and more affordable for residents and business owners to install solar power systems on Alexandria properties, will hold its seventh annual campaign from April 12 through June 30.
Solar Energy for Your Home or Business
Each property owner who registers for the SolarizeAlexandria program will receive a free, no-obligation virtual solar site assessment for their home or business. During this virtual assessment, a qualified solar energy professional will evaluate whether solar power is a good option for the home or business. Property owners who would like to pursue solar can take advantage of discounts that leverage regional bulk pricing and financing offered by a qualified solar energy professional.
If the property owner decides to install a solar power system on their home or business, a qualified solar energy professional and installer will work with the property owner to conduct additional evaluation and design remotely, and schedule any necessary on-site work. The City also offers a property tax exemption for residential property owners for the value of certified solar energy equipment. In addition, upon signing up for SolarizeAlexandria, property owners will be eligible for a complimentary energy efficiency assessment to identify possible improvements to their overall energy efficiency.
Battery Storage
The SolarizeAlexandria program is now also enabling participants to purchase battery storage in addition to a solar energy system. When battery storage is used in conjunction with a solar energy system, property owners can store the electricity generated by the system for use anytime. In addition, battery storage may provide the ability to power portions of the home during a power outage.
Electric Vehicle Chargers
This year’s program continues to offer participants the option to purchase a level two electric vehicle charging station for their home or business. This 240-volt electric vehicle charging station will provide electric vehicle charging up to 20 miles range per hour of charging time. A federal tax credit is also available to reduce the cost of the electric vehicle charging station for your home or business. Electric vehicle charging stations are not eligible for the City’s Solar Energy Equipment Tax Exemption.
Learn More During Virtual Information Sessions
Upcoming informational webinars for interested property owners will provide more details about SolarizeAlexandria and solar power options:
For webinar information and to register, please visit solarizenova.org/events. To learn more about how solar power works, how to afford a solar system, and the incentives and programs available to solar customers in Virginia, refer to the solar energy information on the City’s Energy & Climate Change webpage. Determine whether your property is a good fit for solar using the Northern Virginia Solar Map.
Alexandria joins the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) and the nonprofit Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) to offer Solarize programs with other Northern Virginia localities as part of SolarizeNOVA, including Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties, and the cities and towns of Fairfax, Falls Church and Vienna. Since 2015, nearly 75 Alexandrians have installed solar through the SolarizeAlexandria program, totaling nearly 480 kW of installed solar energy system capacity.
SolarizeAlexandria supports Alexandria's Eco-City strategic sustainability efforts, including the City’s community energy and climate action goals as outlined in the Environmental Action Plan 2040.
Visit solarizenova.org/solarize-alexandria to get started with a free, no-obligation virtual solar site assessment or for more information about SolarizeAlexandria.
For news media inquiries only, contact Andrea Blackford, Senior Communications Officer, at andrea.blackford@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3959
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