Solar Panel Installation in Alexandria, VA
From Old Town rooflines to Del Ray bungalows, Alexandria pairs a 100% City property tax exemption with Dominion’s full-retail net metering credit.
$0.160
Avg. $/kWh
1,540
Sun Hrs/Yr
$48
SREC $/MWh
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The City of Alexandria exempts the entire added value of a home solar system from property taxes, so a system that measurably increases your home’s resale value won’t increase your tax bill. Alexandria’s housing stock runs the gamut from Old Town Historic District rowhouses — where panel placement matters for streetscape approval — to Del Ray and Rosemont bungalows with wide-open southern exposure, so no two Alexandria quotes look alike. Dominion Energy’s 1:1 net metering tariff and Virginia’s SREC market apply the same way across the City, and Alexandria’s full exemption on the system’s added value shortens the payback window on a well-sized system. The residential federal tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025, so we quote it at $0 rather than assume it.
Alexandria Solar at a Glance
These are the figures a Alexandria solar quote starts from. They come from the same per-ZIP data behind our service area directory.
- Utility: Dominion Energy Virginia
- County or district: City of Alexandria, Virginia
- Average electric rate: $0.160 per kWh
- Annual sun hours: 1,540
- SREC value: $48 per MWh
Alexandria Solar Incentives & Tax Benefits
- 100% City of Alexandria Property Tax Exemption
- Dominion Energy 1:1 Net Metering
- Virginia SREC Cash Market ($48/MWh)
Also Serving Alexandria-Area Neighborhoods
- Old Town Alexandria
- Del Ray
- Rosemont
- West End Alexandria
- Eisenhower East (Carlyle)
- Seminary Hill
- Beauregard
Alexandria Solar FAQs
How much do solar panels cost in Alexandria, VA?
Most Alexandria homes need an 8–11 kW system, typically $22,000–$31,000 before incentives — reduced by the City’s full property tax exemption on the system’s added value and by Virginia SREC income. The residential federal credit ended December 31, 2025 and is not part of your numbers.
Can I install solar on a home in Old Town Alexandria’s historic district?
In most cases, yes, provided the panels aren’t visible from the public right-of-way or are otherwise approved through the Board of Architectural Review — we scope this during your site assessment before you commit.
Does net metering work the same in Alexandria as the rest of Dominion’s territory?
Yes — Dominion Energy’s 1:1 net metering tariff applies uniformly across its Virginia service territory, Alexandria included, crediting your exported solar power at the full retail rate.
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