Solar Interconnection Grant Opportunity

The Virginia Department of Energy is offering a grant to public entities to offset the costs associated with interconnecting distributed solar energy systems to the grid. The program targets utility‑required system upgrades, protection equipment, engineering studies, and other infrastructure improvements that can be a barrier to solar project feasibility. Funding is intended to enable public‑sector solar projects that reduce energy expenditures and expand clean‑energy deployment across the Commonwealth. • Eligible recipients are public bodies (e.g., municipalities, schools, government agencies) within Virginia. • Grant funds may be used for interconnection upgrades, protection devices, engineering and feasibility studies, and related infrastructure. • Applicants must demonstrate project need, readiness, and a clear scope of work with timelines, including site selection and project details.