Solar Panel Installation in Stafford, VA
Stafford County’s spacious lots and newer roof stock along the I-95 corridor are some of the best-suited in the DMV for a full-size system.
$0.154
Avg. $/kWh
1,550
Sun Hrs/Yr
$48
SREC $/MWh
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Stafford County sits along the I-95 corridor between Fairfax and Fredericksburg, and its housing stock — from Aquia Harbour and Widewater-area single-family homes to newer development near the Stafford Courthouse — tends to sit on larger lots with roof planes that support a properly-sized system without much shading interference. Virginia Code § 58.1-3661 exempts a certified installation’s added value from Stafford County property tax, and depending on the exact address, either Dominion Energy or REC (Rappahannock Electric Cooperative) provides 1:1 net metering. Layer in the Virginia SREC market, and Stafford homeowners see some of the more straightforward payback timelines in the region — a payback that stands on state and local incentives, since the residential federal credit expired December 31, 2025.
Stafford Solar at a Glance
These are the figures a Stafford solar quote starts from. They come from the same per-ZIP data behind our service area directory.
- Utility: Dominion Energy / REC
- County or district: Stafford County, Virginia
- Average electric rate: $0.154 per kWh
- Annual sun hours: 1,550
- SREC value: $48 per MWh
Stafford Solar Incentives & Tax Benefits
- 100% Stafford County Property Tax Exemption (VA Code § 58.1-3661)
- Dominion Energy / REC 1:1 Net Metering Tariff
- Virginia SREC Market ($48/MWh)
Also Serving Stafford-Area Neighborhoods
- Aquia Harbour
- Widewater
- Stafford Courthouse
- Falmouth
- Garrisonville
- White Oak
- North Stafford
Stafford Solar FAQs
How much do solar panels cost in Stafford, VA?
Stafford County’s larger lots typically support 8–13 kW systems, generally $23,000–$36,000 before incentives — reduced by the county property tax exemption and Virginia SREC income. The residential federal credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025 and is not part of the figure.
Is my Stafford home served by Dominion Energy or REC?
It depends on the exact location — some parts of Stafford County are Dominion Energy territory, while others are served by REC (Rappahannock Electric Cooperative). Both provide 1:1 net metering, and we confirm which applies to your address as part of your quote.
What is the Stafford County solar property tax exemption?
Under Virginia Code § 58.1-3661, a certified residential solar energy system’s added value is exempt from local property tax assessment in Stafford County, so installing solar won’t increase your property tax bill.
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