The permit application fee (see Section 110.C of the appropriate small renewable energy permit by rule regulation) shall be submitted to the DEQ at the following address:

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Receipts Control
P.O. Box 1104
Richmond, VA 23218

All the required permit application materials and documents shall be submitted to the DEQ in the following format: 

• One (1) paper copy of the entire application (also see forms section below).
• One (1) additional paper copy of the interconnection studies and final interconnection agreement.
• Six (6) compact discs with a copy of the entire application on each disc.

This application package shall be submitted to the following address:

By Postal Mail: 
Mary E. Major
Renewable Energy Program
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218

By Hand Delivery or Carrier:
Mary E. Major
Renewable Energy Program
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
1111 E. Main Street, Suite 1400
Richmond, VA 23219

Forms are included in many regulations that are available through the Legislative Information System website. Further information on the use and completion of these forms is found in guidance (note, all DEQ regulatory guidance, including information about forms, is placed on the Virginia Town Hall).

Solar Permit by Rule Forms (9VAC15-60)

• Notice of Intent for Full PBR Project (Solar)
• Notice of Intent for De Minimis Project (Solar)
• Environmental Permit Certification Form (Solar), Form REW-2
• Local Governing Body Certification Form (Solar), Form REW-1
• Utility Certification Form
• Non-Utility Certification Form

Wind Permit by Rule Forms (9VAC15-40)

• Notice of Intent for Full PBR Project (Wind)
• Notice of Intent for De Minimis Project (Wind)
• Environmental Permit Certification Form (Wind), Form REW-2
• Local Governing Body Certification Form (Wind), Form REW-1
• Utility Certification Form
• Non-Utility Certification Form