
Virginia Beach's large homeowner base and Dominion Energy service territory made it a target for solar sales companies. Virginia's net metering program and the city's coastal location create both opportunities and challenges for solar — many homeowners are now paying more than expected. Virginia law provides consumer protection remedies.
Thousands of homeowners across Virginia Beach 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.
Virginia Beach homeowners are protected by the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (Va. Code § 59.1-196), which prohibits fraudulent acts or practices in consumer transactions. The Act provides for actual damages, up to three times actual damages for willful violations, and attorney's fees.
Virginia Beach's coastal location creates solar performance challenges that were rarely disclosed during the sales process. Salt air can corrode panel frames, inverters, and mounting hardware. Dominion Energy's net metering program also has limitations that were often not explained to homeowners.
Most people have their solar canceled and still get to keep their equipment.
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