Utilities have been criticized for delaying or preventing the uptake of distributed energy resources, like rooftop solar, that could upend the century-old electricity distribution model.
Dominion Energy, however, is bringing residential rooftop solar services in-house for customers in Virginia.
BrightSuite, a Dominion Energy company, has launched a full-service rooftop solar program in Virginia. The company also services commercial and industrial customers.
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BrightSuite promises to assess the feasibility of solar for homeowners, vet installers, design systems, and provide appraisals and financing.
There are 72 solar installers and developers in Virginia, according to a state profile produced by the Solar Energy Industries Association trade group.
As of Q1 2022, Virginia had 3,790 MW of installed solar capacity, the vast majority of which came from utility-scale projects.
In 2020, Virginia passed the Clean Economy Act, which requires 100% of electricity sales to come from clean sources by 2045.
Some Republicans interested in rolling back the clean energy law were emboldened by the election of Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Nov. 2021. But legislation that attempted to repeal law was rejected by the Virginia Senate in 2022.
Dominion Energy, an investor-owned utility, serves around 7 million customers in 13 states. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions from its power generation and gas infrastructure operations by 2050, in accordance with the Clean Economy Act.
