Home Battery Installation in Richmond, VA
Dominion Energy customers averaged 2.9 hours without power in 2024 — far below the US average of 11 hours. Sustained outages are rarer here than in most of the country, but storm and equipment-driven interruptions still happen — and homeowners with medical equipment, a home office, a well pump or a sump pump often want backup regardless of the average. Below are battery installers serving Richmond and the rest of Henrico County, ranked by reputation.
How often the power actually goes out in Richmond
2024 · EIA data2.9 hours
average time a Dominion Energy customer spent without power
26%
of the US average of 11 hours — better than typical
1.4
power interruptions per customer that year
Excluding major event days — hurricanes, ice storms and the like — the figure drops to 2.2 hours. The gap between the two is the part a standby generator or home battery is really for.
Source: US Energy Information Administration, Form 861 reliability filing for Virginia Electric & Power Co (utility-defined methodology). SAIDI measures the average minutes a customer was without power across the year. National reliability in 2024 was heavily affected by Hurricanes Beryl, Helene and Milton.
95
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 575
94
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 2562
3.Vector Security - Richmond, VA
EliteSecurity system supplier
94
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 1553
4.Precision Garage Door
EliteGarage door supplier
94
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 1065
5.Promac Computer Repair
EliteComputer repair service
93
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 397
6.Richmond Wireless ( Buy, Sell, Repair)
EliteCell phone store
92
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 400
7.Crawlspace Medic of Richmond
EliteWaterproofing service
91
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 231
91
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 240
9.Computerology - Apple Authorized Service Provider
EliteComputer repair service
90
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 179
10.Dominion Energy Solutions
Top ratedSolar energy company
89
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 111
11.Mr Fix Cell Phone & Computer Repair
Top ratedMobile phone repair shop
89
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 442
12.Cenvar Roofing - Richmond
Top ratedRoofing contractor
89
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 119
13.Virtue Solar
Top ratedSolar energy company
88
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 80
87
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 304
87
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 105
86
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.6 · 143
86
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 65
85
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.4 · 217
85
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.1 · 1632
20.Lowe's Home Improvement
Top ratedHome improvement store
85
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.1 · 2153
21.The Clock Shop of Richmond Ltd
Top ratedClock repair service
83
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 99
22.Broadway Wireless And Computer
Top ratedCell phone store
82
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 609
80
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 167
24.City Electric Supply Richmond East
Top ratedElectrical supply store
78
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 16
70
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.3 · 6
26.Integrated Power Sources of Virginia
Solar energy equipment supplier
68
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 8
68
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 1
28.Cenvar Solar - Richmond
Solar energy company
15
GridFree Score
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How much does a home battery cost in Richmond?
A 13.5 kWh home battery like the Tesla Powerwall 3 typically runs $12,000–$17,000 installed before the 30% federal tax credit, which brings the net cost to roughly $8,400–$11,900. Larger multi-battery systems scale from there.
Do I need a permit for a battery in Richmond, VA?
Almost everywhere, yes. A home battery needs an electrical permit and must meet fire-code setbacks, and most states require the work be done by a licensed contractor. A reputable Richmond installer pulls the permit for you — treat anyone who offers to skip it as a red flag, since unpermitted work surfaces at resale and can void insurance claims.
Who installs home batteries in Richmond?
Licensed electrical and solar contractors handle home battery installs. Tesla, Enphase and FranklinWH each maintain certified-installer networks that include Richmond-area contractors.
Why are outages common around Richmond?
Dominion Energy customers averaged 2.9 hours without power in 2024 — far below the US average of 11 hours. Sustained outages are rarer here than in most of the country, but storm and equipment-driven interruptions still happen — and homeowners with medical equipment, a home office, a well pump or a sump pump often want backup regardless of the average.
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