Solar Panel Installation in Arlington, VA
Arlington’s own AIRE clean-energy incentive stacks on top of Virginia’s statewide solar tax exemption — few DMV jurisdictions layer local and state benefits this well.
$0.159
Avg. $/kWh
1,540
Sun Hrs/Yr
$48
SREC $/MWh
No obligation. Takes about 2 minutes.
Arlington County backs its Community Energy Plan with the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE), a locally-funded clean energy incentive that layers on top of Virginia’s 100% solar property tax exemption and Dominion Energy’s 1:1 net metering tariff. Whether you’re in a Clarendon rowhouse, a Ballston high-rise-adjacent single-family home, or a Crystal City-area colonial, Arlington’s dense tree canopy makes a proper shading analysis essential — something we run for every quote before recommending a system size. Combined with the Virginia SREC market, Arlington homeowners are among the best-positioned in Northern Virginia to see a fast solar payback — without relying on the residential federal tax credit, which expired at the end of 2025.
Arlington Solar at a Glance
These are the figures a Arlington solar quote starts from. They come from the same per-ZIP data behind our service area directory.
- Utility: Dominion Energy Virginia
- County or district: Arlington County, Virginia
- Average electric rate: $0.159 per kWh
- Annual sun hours: 1,540
- SREC value: $48 per MWh
Arlington Solar Incentives & Tax Benefits
- 100% Arlington County Property Tax Exemption
- Arlington AIRE Clean Energy Incentive
- Dominion Energy 1:1 Net Metering
- Virginia SREC Market ($48/MWh)
Also Serving Arlington-Area Neighborhoods
- Clarendon & Courthouse
- Ballston & Virginia Square
- Crystal City & Pentagon City
- Rosslyn
- Shirlington
- Cherrydale & Lyon Village
- Columbia Pike Corridor
Arlington Solar FAQs
How much do solar panels cost in Arlington, VA?
A typical Arlington home needs an 8–12 kW system, generally costing $22,000–$34,000 before incentives. Virginia’s property tax exemption, AIRE, and SREC income are what meaningfully reduce that net cost — the residential federal credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025 and is quoted at $0.
Does Dominion Energy offer net metering in Arlington?
Yes. Dominion Energy Virginia credits excess solar production at the full retail rate under its 1:1 net metering tariff, which applies throughout Arlington County.
What is the Arlington AIRE incentive?
AIRE (Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy) is the county’s own clean-energy program supporting residential solar adoption alongside the state and federal incentives — we’ll confirm current program terms as part of your quote.
Will trees and shading affect my Arlington solar system?
Often, yes — Arlington’s mature tree canopy is one of the densest in Northern Virginia. We run a shading analysis on every property before recommending panel placement or system size, so your quote reflects what your roof will actually produce.
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