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Richmond Solar
Permit Design.
Dominion Energy Virginia Net Metering.
Richmond City ≠ Henrico ≠ Chesterfield · Three Separate AHJs.
Richmond solar permit drawings for Richmond City and surrounding counties. Dominion Energy Virginia net metering at full retail rate. Richmond is an independent Virginia city — completely separate from Henrico County, Chesterfield County, and Hanover County, each with its own building department. Wrong jurisdiction = immediate rejection. Virginia net metering protected by SCC. NEC 2020. Free for first-time clients.
Dominion Energy VA Net metering · VA SCC rules
·City ≠ County Three separate AHJs
·VA Net Metering Full retail rate · SCC protected
·Free AHJ revisions
Dominion NEMFull retail net metering · VA SCC rules
City ≠ CountyRichmond City ≠ Henrico ≠ Chesterfield
VA Net MeteringProtected by Virginia SCC · Full retail
24–48 hrStandard plan set delivery
2026 CodesElectrical: NEC 2020 (Virginia)Structural: IBC/IRC 2018 (VA)Utility: Dominion Energy Virginia · Full retail net metering · VA SCCKey: Richmond City is an independent city NOT part of Henrico or Chesterfield CountyLast verified July 2026
Dominion Energy Net Metering + Richmond City ≠ Henrico ≠ Chesterfield — Three Separate AHJs
Richmond City Is an Independent Virginia City — Not Part of Henrico or Chesterfield County. Three Completely Separate Building Departments. Routing to the Wrong One Results in Immediate Rejection.
Dominion Energy Virginia serves Richmond and surrounding counties with net metering at the full retail rate under Virginia SCC regulations. Richmond City is an independent city in Virginia — legally and structurally separate from Henrico County to the north and east, Chesterfield County to the south, and Hanover County to the north. Each has its own building department: Richmond City Building Inspections, Henrico County Building, Chesterfield County Building, and Hanover County Building. Routing a Henrico address to Richmond City Building results in immediate rejection. We confirm AHJ per address before building every Richmond plan set.
Dominion Energy Virginia · Net Metering at Full Retail Rate
✅Dominion Energy Virginia net metering: credits solar exports at full retail rate
✅Virginia SCC rules require Dominion to offer net metering for residential solar under 20 kW
✅Dominion interconnection: submit simultaneously with building permit
⚠️Some outer Richmond areas may be served by Rappahannock Electric Cooperative — confirm per address
✅Virginia localities may offer property tax exemptions for solar by local ordinance
Richmond City ≠ Henrico ≠ Chesterfield — Three Separate AHJs
⚠️Richmond City is an independent Virginia city — NOT part of Henrico or Chesterfield County
⚠️Richmond City Building Inspections covers only Richmond city-limit addresses
⚠️Henrico County, Chesterfield County, and Hanover County each have completely separate building depts
✅NEC 2020 under Virginia state adoption — consistent across all Richmond metro AHJs
✅No PE stamp required for standard residential rooftop solar in Virginia
⚠️ Richmond City, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, and Hanover County are completely separate jurisdictions. Richmond City Building Inspections covers only city-limit addresses. A plan set for a Henrico County address submitted to Richmond City Building is rejected immediately — different jurisdiction, no authority. We confirm the exact AHJ per address before building every Richmond metro plan set.
Why Richmond Installers Outsource
City vs County AHJ Confusion. Dominion Application Not Formatted. REC Cooperative Territory Missed.
Routing a Henrico County or Chesterfield County Address to Richmond City Building
Richmond City Building Inspections has no jurisdiction over Henrico County or Chesterfield County addresses — they are completely separate governmental entities. A plan set submitted to Richmond City Building for a Henrico address is rejected immediately. We confirm the exact jurisdiction for every Richmond metro address before building the plan set.
Dominion Energy Virginia Application Format — Virginia-Specific Documentation Required
Dominion Energy Virginia's interconnection process follows Virginia SCC rules with specific documentation requirements. Generic interconnection packages not formatted for Dominion's Virginia-specific interconnection form may require revision requests from Dominion, delaying the interconnection approval and pushing back the installation timeline.
Some Richmond Outer Metro Addresses Are Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Parts of the outer Richmond metro — particularly in eastern Henrico, Hanover, and surrounding counties — may be served by Rappahannock Electric Cooperative rather than Dominion Energy Virginia. RECs have their own interconnection processes separate from Dominion. A Dominion application submitted for a Rappahannock address results in rejection.
Richmond Solar Permit Services
Dominion Energy VA Interconnection. NEC 2020. All Richmond AHJs.
Richmond Residential Solar Permit Design
NEC 2020, IBC/IRC 2018. Dominion Energy Virginia interconnection. Richmond City or county AHJ confirmed per address. Battery (NEC 2020 Article 706) where included.
Residential Solar Permit Design Services →Richmond Commercial Solar Permit Design
Commercial rooftop drawings for Richmond metro. NEC 2020, IBC 2018. Dominion commercial interconnection. Richmond's healthcare, finance, and state government sector creates commercial solar demand. PE stamp. Mid-Atlantic ASCE 7 wind calcs.
Commercial Solar Permit Design Services →Richmond Battery Permit Plans
Solar-paired and standalone battery permit drawings. NEC 2020 Article 706. Dominion storage interconnection. Richmond's summer storm season and occasional hurricane-track events create battery resilience demand. Battery maximizes self-consumption under Dominion full retail net metering.
Battery Storage Permit Design Services →Richmond EV Charger Permit Design
EV charger permit drawings for Richmond metro. NEC 2020 Article 625. Richmond's large healthcare, state government, and university sector drives commercial fleet EV demand. Residential EV adoption growing in Henrico County, Short Pump, and Chesterfield County suburbs.
EV Charger Permit Design Services →Richmond Solar Market — 2026
Four Things That Define Solar in Richmond.
City ≠ County
Richmond City Is an Independent Virginia City — Completely Separate From Surrounding Counties
Richmond City is an independent city in Virginia, legally separate from Henrico County, Chesterfield County, and Hanover County. Each has its own building department with separate permit portals and fee schedules. This is a characteristic of Virginia law: independent cities are not part of any county. Richmond City Building Inspections, Henrico County Building, Chesterfield County Building, and Hanover County Building are four completely separate jurisdictions covering the Richmond metro.
Dominion NEM
Dominion Energy Virginia Net Metering — Full Retail Rate Under Virginia SCC
Dominion Energy Virginia offers net metering at the full retail electricity rate under Virginia SCC regulations. Virginia SCC rules protect residential net metering for systems under 20 kW. Rising Dominion Energy rates improve Richmond solar ROI year over year. Dominion's interconnection process for residential solar is well-established under Virginia regulatory requirements.
VA Capital
Richmond — Virginia State Capital and Healthcare Corridor Market
Richmond is the Virginia state capital and home to one of the largest concentrations of state government buildings, healthcare facilities, and universities in the Mid-South. VCU Health, Bon Secours, HCA Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, and University of Richmond create significant institutional solar and EV demand. The Short Pump, Midlothian, and Mechanicsville suburban corridors create strong residential solar pipeline.
REC Territory
Outer Richmond Areas May Be Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Territory
Parts of Hanover County, eastern Henrico County, and surrounding areas may be served by Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) rather than Dominion Energy Virginia. RECs have separate interconnection applications and programs. We confirm the utility per address for every Richmond metro project before building the plan set.
AHJ Solar Permit Design Richmond
Richmond and All Surrounding Jurisdictions — Dominion Energy VA Interconnection Formatted.
We cover Richmond City, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, and all Richmond metro AHJs. Dominion interconnection formatted.
| Jurisdiction | Utility | Permit Type | Key Notes | Review Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | Dominion Energy VA | Bldg + Elec | Richmond City Building Inspections · City limits only · 2–4 week review | 2–4 weeks |
| Henrico County | Dominion Energy VA | County Bldg + Elec | Henrico County Building · N./E. of Richmond City · Own dept | 2–3 weeks |
| Chesterfield County | Dominion Energy VA | County Bldg + Elec | Chesterfield County Building · S. of Richmond City · Own dept | 2–3 weeks |
| Hanover County | Dominion / REC | County Bldg + Elec | Hanover County Building · N. of Richmond · Confirm utility per address | 2–4 weeks |
| Colonial Heights / Hopewell | Dominion Energy VA | Bldg + Elec | Own city building depts · Independent cities S. of Richmond | 2–3 weeks |
| Goochland / Powhatan County | Dominion / REC | County Bldg + Elec | County building depts · W. Richmond metro · Confirm utility | 2–4 weeks |
| Ashland (Hanover County) | Dominion / REC | Bldg + Elec | Town of Ashland Building · N. Richmond corridor · Confirm utility | 2–3 weeks |
References: Dominion Energy VA Net Metering · Richmond City Building
What You Get
Solar Permit Package Richmond — Richmond Solar Permit Plan Sets. Dominion Energy VA Ready.
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Cover Sheet — Richmond PV Permit Plans
NEC 2020 · IBC/IRC 2018 (VA) · Richmond AHJ · Dominion Energy VA utility
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Site Plan
Meter and Dominion Energy VA interconnection access · ASCE 7 local wind values · Applicable wind zone
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Roof Layout
Richmond rooftop conditions · Array diagram · Pitch, azimuth, setbacks · IFC fire access paths
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Single-Line Diagram
NEC 2020 §690.12 rapid shutdown · Battery (Article 706) where included · Dominion Energy VA bidirectional meter
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Structural Calculations
IBC/IRC 2018 (VA) · ASCE 7 local wind loads · Gravity and lateral loads · PE stamp for commercial
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Rapid Shutdown + Labels
NEC 2020 §690.12 · Battery shutdown interface (Article 706)
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Equipment Datasheets + Dominion Energy VA Interconnection Package
UL-listed module, inverter, racking, and battery datasheets · Dominion Energy VA interconnection application · State solar incentive notes
Richmond Plan Set — 24 Hours.
Dominion Energy VA Interconnection · NEC 2020 · All Richmond AHJs
How It Works
Three Steps. 24 Hours. Richmond AHJ Ready.
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Submit the Project
Share address, specs, and design. We confirm the AHJ, Dominion Energy VA interconnection, and NEC 2020 format.
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We Build the Plan Set
NEC 2020, IBC/IRC 2018 (VA). Richmond AHJ formatted. Dominion Energy VA interconnection package. Battery where included.
24–48 hours✅
Submit Permit + Interconnection
Submit Richmond City or county building permit and Dominion Energy Virginia interconnection simultaneously. Dominion interconnection: 4–8 weeks. Free revisions for any AHJ correction.
Free revisions🛡️
The Permit Design Commitment
Solar permit services in Richmond — what every installer and EPC gets.
✓AHJ confirmed per address before we build
✓Dominion Energy VA interconnection package included
✓24–48 hour delivery on standard residential projects
✓NEC 2020 formatted for VA — not California NEC 2026
✓Free revisions for any AHJ correction on our design
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Licensed installers & EPCs only.
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FAQ
Questions Richmond Installers Ask Us
Dominion Energy Virginia serves Richmond and most of central Virginia. Virginia law requires Dominion to offer net metering for residential solar at the retail rate. Richmond is also near some areas served by Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. We confirm utility per address before building every Richmond plan set.
Richmond City is an independent city in Virginia — legally separate from Henrico County, Chesterfield County, and Hanover County. Each has its own building department. Richmond City Building Inspections covers only addresses inside Richmond city limits. Henrico County, Chesterfield County, and Hanover County each have separate building departments for county and their municipality permits. Routing to the wrong jurisdiction results in rejection.
Virginia net metering at full retail rate — Dominion Energy Virginia. Virginia localities may offer property tax exemptions for solar by ordinance. Virginia sales tax exemption on solar equipment. Federal 25D residential credit expired December 31, 2025.
NEC 2020 under Virginia state adoption.
Virginia has no statewide PE stamp requirement for standard residential rooftop solar. Richmond City and surrounding counties do not typically require a PE stamp for standard residential installations. Commercial projects require PE-stamped structural drawings.
Yes — Richmond City, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, Hanover County, and all surrounding communities. AHJ confirmed per address for every project.
Most Richmond residential plan sets ship in 24 to 48 hours. Battery same day. Commercial: 3 to 5 business days. Rush available.
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Reviewed by the Permit Design Engineering Team — Licensed PE
Dominion Energy Virginia full retail net metering (VA SCC rules) confirmed. Richmond City independent city (separate from Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover) confirmed from Virginia law. NEC 2020 VA adoption confirmed. IBC/IRC 2018 VA adoption confirmed. Virginia SCC net metering protection confirmed. Rappahannock Electric Cooperative territory in outer counties confirmed. Federal 25D expiration confirmed. Last reviewed July 2026.