Free solar panels available for some Henrico homeowners through Dominion Energy program

Hundreds of CBS 6 viewers have reached out over the past month saying they were shocked by the sharp increase in their Dominion Energy power bills this winter. For some homeowners in Henrico County looking to reduce their bills, solar energy could be part of the answer and it won't cost them a thing.

The Solar Access Henrico program is a partnership between Dominion Energy and Henrico County that launched in April 2025. The county secured $5 million from the White Oak Technology Park rezoning to fund solar panel installations for 250 families. Dominion Energy says there is still funding available for at least 100 more installations.

Eric Weissbart with Dominion Energy said the program removes the biggest barrier to going solar, the upfront cost.

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