
Richmond homeowners served by Dominion Energy were targeted by solar sales companies. Virginia's net metering program and Richmond's growing homeowner base made it an attractive solar market — but many Richmond homeowners are now paying more than expected. Virginia law provides consumer protection remedies.
Thousands of homeowners across Richmond signed solar contracts after being promised dramatic savings — only to find themselves locked into agreements with escalating payments, underperforming systems, and no clear exit. If you are one of them, you have legal options.
Richmond homeowners are protected by the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (Va. Code § 59.1-196), which provides for actual damages, up to three times actual damages for willful violations, and attorney's fees.
Richmond's significant tree canopy creates shading issues that reduce solar production. Dominion Energy's net metering program has limitations that were rarely disclosed. The combination of shading and net metering limitations means many Richmond systems produce less than projected.
Most people have their solar canceled and still get to keep their equipment.
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