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Virginia solar permits

Permit timelines, fees, reviews and inspections for 5 Virginia jurisdictions. Across them, the median time to a residential solar permit is 12.5 business days.

Virginia utility interconnection

UtilityApproval before installApply viaFeeUtility responseSystem size capCapacity map
Northern Virginia Elec Coop (NOVEC)RequiredEmailNo fee10 days (required by rule)100% of annual usageNot on record
Virginia Electric & Power Co (VEPCO / Dominion)RequiredEmailNo fee10 days (required by rule)No size cap on recordNot on record

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Source: SolarTRACE, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), 2025-09-09 release. Times are medians for residential solar in the year shown. Requirements change — confirm current rules, fees and forms with the jurisdiction before you submit.