Renewable Energy

Renewable energy means energy derived from sunlight, wind, falling water, sustainable biomass, energy from waste, municipal solid waste, wave motion, tides, and geothermal power, and does not include energy derived from coal, oil, natural gas or nuclear power as defined in the Virginia Electric Utility Restructuring Act. Code of Virginia Title 56, Chapter 23§ 56-576.  Use the links on the left for more information.

For regulatory information, visit DEQ's Renewable Energy webpage.

Click here to learn more about net metering.

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Virginia Department of
Environmental Quality
629 East Main Street
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
(804)698-4000

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