The City of Fairfax is making it easier and more affordable for residents and businesses to install solar power by partnering with the non-profit Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) on the Solarize Virginia program 2024 campaign.  

Solarize Virginia began in 2014 as a community-based outreach initiative to bring solar power to people in their homes and businesses throughout Virginia through the Solarize campaigns.

The 2024 Solarize Virginia campaign runs from April 1  through June 30.  

 Sign up now at www.solarizeva.org for a free solar assessment and take advantage of discounted prices on solar panels. Through a competitive bidding process, LEAP has named  Convert Solar, Solar Energy World, Nova Solar, and Solar Connexion as the selected installation partners for our 2024 Solarize campaigns.

Our clean energy future starts with your roof! 

Here are some reasons to Solarize:

• It’s Easy with Solarize Virginia: Solarize Virginia offers free solar satellite assessments to help you determine if solar is right for your home or business, conducts community workshops on solar, and connects you with a trusted, vetted contractor.  LEAP provides ongoing customer support and education throughout the process to make the experience as streamlined as possible.
• It’s More Affordable Than Ever: By leveraging the collective buying power of you and your neighbors, we are able to offer discounted prices with a qualified,
  regional installer.
  • The Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), also known as the Solar Tax Credit, has increased in 2023 from 26% to 30% as part of the inflation reduction act! The ITC allows homeowners to deduct a percentage of a solar energy system’s installation cost from their federal taxes with no cap on the value.
  • The City of Fairfax offers the solar energy equipment tax exemption which gives residential and commercial property owners the right to receive a credit against the real estate assessed value of their property for certain qualifying solar energy equipment/systems for a period of 10 (ten) years.  This equates to approximately 10% savings over the period of 10 years.
• It’s the Smart Choice to Head Off Rising Energy & Environmental Costs: Residential energy rates will continue to rise in the region, and emissions take a toll on the environment. The energy cost savings and emission-free power from photovoltaic systems make solar a great investment — for you and the environment.

Information Sessions:

Curious about solar and how our program works? We’ve got you covered. Solarize Virginia is kicking off its campaign with monthly informative webinars on what to expect. Sign up for an event at: solarizeva.org/events/.  

Solarize Virginia April Webinar: Monday, April 9, 2024 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.

Solarize Fairfax County Webinar: Tuesday, May 07, 2024 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

Solarize Virginia May Webinar: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

Solarize Virginia June Webinar: Monday, June 03, 2024 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.