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Solar in Arlington, VA is built around Dominion Energy's one-to-one net metering, which the Virginia SCC kept in its April 30, 2026 order, with a $1 monthly charge for new net metering customers. Virginia SRECs for 2026 were priced near $17, so bill credits, not certificates, carry the return here.
How Dominion net metering shapes the design
Most Arlington homes are served by Dominion Energy, which credits exported solar one-to-one. The SCC's 2026 order kept annual netting, added a $1 monthly administrative charge for new customers, and cashes out any surplus left at the end of the year at the lower avoided-cost rate.
That last detail matters: an oversized system loses value on its year-end surplus. We size Arlington systems to your yearly usage, including an EV you plan to buy.
Sources: palmetto.com, ajlongelectric.com
Certificates in Virginia
Virginia SRECs exist, but they are modest: the 2026 vintage was priced at $17 on the Flett Exchange board in late September 2026. We register the system so the certificates are not wasted, and set expectations honestly.
Because net metering carries the value, adding an EV charger or a heat pump is often a reason to size solar a little larger from the start.
Sources: ajlongelectric.com
Common Arlington projects
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Arlington solar questions
No. The SCC's April 30, 2026 order kept one-to-one annual net metering.
New Dominion net metering customers pay a $1 monthly administrative charge.
Year-end surplus is cashed out at the avoided-cost rate, so we size to usage.
Yes, but they are small; the 2026 vintage was priced near $17.
If an EV is coming, sizing both together usually makes sense.