{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "last_updated": "2026-07-02",
  "source": "https://pluginsolarhub.org/state-legality/",
  "disclaimer": "Informational, not legal advice. Plug-in solar law evolves fast; verify with your utility and state authority.",
  "license": {
    "name": "CC BY 4.0",
    "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "attribution": "PlugInSolarHub (pluginsolarhub.org)"
  },
  "state": "Virginia",
  "slug": "virginia",
  "status": "Legal — signed (eff. Jul 1, 2026)",
  "status_badge_verbatim": "Legal — signed (eff. Jul 1, 2026)",
  "avg_rate_cents": 14,
  "main_utilities": [
    "Dominion Energy"
  ],
  "page_url": "https://pluginsolarhub.org/state-legality/virginia/",
  "last_reviewed": "2026-06-14",
  "legislation": {
    "bill": "HB 395 / SB 250",
    "status": "signed",
    "date": "2026-04-22",
    "effective": "2026-07-01",
    "max_watts": 1200,
    "cert_required": "UL or equivalent",
    "signed_by": "Gov. Abigail Spanberger",
    "source_url": "https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/03/12/virginia-becomes-second-u-s-state-to-advance-plug-in-solar-legislation-to-the-governors-desk/",
    "notes": "Localities cannot ban balcony solar on residential structures within cap; passed House 96–0 and Senate 30–8."
  },
  "source_file": "/data/plug-in-solar-laws.json"
}