How this guide gets made
The Virginia Balcony Solar Guide is an independent editorial project. We are not affiliated with the Commonwealth, the State Corporation Commission, any utility, or any solar manufacturer.
What this site is for
HB 395 takes effect across two dates — July 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027 — and most Virginians have no idea it exists. We built this site to be the single place a renter, homeowner, HOA member, or landlord can land and walk away knowing what the law actually does, in language that doesn't require a law degree.
How content is researched
Every article on this site is grounded in primary sources: the enrolled bill, the Virginia Code, SCC docket filings, formal AG opinions, and the UL standards themselves where relevant. Where we summarize, we link. Where we interpret, we say so.
Editorial principles
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Primary sources only
Every legal claim on this site cites the bill text, the Virginia Code, an SCC filing, or a published court opinion. No second-hand summaries.
Two-pass review
Every article is drafted by one editor and reviewed by a second. Articles touching on legal interpretation are also reviewed by a Virginia-licensed attorney before publication.
Re-reviewed quarterly
Because HB 395 is still being implemented, every article carries a 'last reviewed' date and is revisited at least every 90 days through January 2027.
Last-reviewed policy
Every article carries a visible "last reviewed" date. From now through January 2027, every article is re-reviewed at least every 90 days. Where a review surfaces a substantive change, the article is rewritten, not patched — and the previous version is archived.
What this site is not
This site does not provide legal advice. It does not recommend specific products. It does not refer installers, monetize affiliate links, or accept payment from manufacturers. If your situation has meaningful money or legal risk attached, consult a Virginia-licensed attorney.
Corrections
We take corrections seriously. If you find a factual error, let us know via the FAQ page and we'll publish a correction noting what changed and when.