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What the “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Solar in Virginia
Virtue Solar, a leading solar installation company in Virginia, has released a new blog post titled “What the “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Solar in Virginia”. It explores the implications of the recent "One Big Beautiful Bill" on the solar industry, particularly for Virginia residents. Signed into law on July 4th, 2025, this significant piece of energy legislation introduces several changes to solar tax credits and incentives, impacting timelines and options for both residential and commercial solar
Kristen Hardy Honored As One of the Top Financial Advisors to Watch Who Manage Under One Billion in Client Assets by AdvisorHub
Charlottesville, Virginia – June 20th, 2025 – Kristen Hardy, CFP a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, Inc. in Charlottesville was recognized as one of the top “Advisors to Watch Under $1Bil” by AdvisorHub, a publication covering the wealth management industry. AdvisorHub recognizes elite financial advisors who manage less than one billion in client assets based on their innovation, professionalism, and success in the business. Hardy was chosen based on her growth, the quality of practice,
Solar Tax Credits may be going away - Virtue Solar
Virtue Solar, a trusted local solar installer serving Central Virginia since 2015, has published a new blog post explaining important developments in Congress that could significantly affect the federal solar tax credit. The post outlines proposed changes in the Senate that would shorten the timeline for claiming the 30% federal tax credit—especially for homeowners. Under the current bill, residential solar systems would only be eligible for the credit up to 180 days after the legislation is signed into
What Do Watts, Kilowatts, and Kilowatt-Hours Really Mean for Solar?
If you're looking into solar for your home, you've probably come across numbers like “10kW system” or “produces 12,000 kWh per year.” And if those numbers feel a bit abstract, you’re not alone. We’ve been installing quality solar in Virginia since 2015, and just published a new article to break it all down in plain English. It covers the basics—what a watt is, how kilowatts and kilowatt-hours are different, and why it matters when comparing solar quotes. We also touch on a common myth we hear all the
Dominion Energy’s NEM 2.0 Proposal: What It Means for Solar in Virginia
Virtue Solar, a leading solar installation company based in Charlottesville, VA, has released a new blog post discussing critical proposed changes to Virginia's net metering policy by Dominion Energy. As a company committed to building high-quality solar systems, Virtue Solar highlights the significant implications of these changes for homeowners looking to install solar, as well as commercial solar customers The blog explains the fundamentals of net metering, which currently allows solar energy producers
