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Virginia Solar Interconnection Grants for Public Bodies

Virginia is offering grants to help public bodies manage costs associated with connecting distributed solar projects to the electric grid. - Government buyer: Virginia Department of Energy; statewide program. - Opportunity: Solar Interconnection Grant Program for eligible public bodies. - Eligible costs: Utility-required system upgrades, protection equipment, engineering studies, and other infrastructure improvements related to solar interconnection. - OEMs and vendors: None identified; this is a grant opportunity, not a purchase of specified products or services. - Products, quantities, and part numbers: None specified.

Description

The Virginia Solar Interconnection Grant Program is intended to help public bodies offset the costs of interconnecting distributed solar energy systems to the electric grid. Eligible project costs described include utility-required system upgrades, protection equipment, engineering studies, and other infrastructure improvements. The program was established through Virginia Senate Bill 659 and House Bill 683 (2026), and is administered by the Virginia Department of Energy. It also aims to help the Commonwealth understand interconnection challenges facing public-sector projects.

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