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Can you get paid for solar power in DC?

D.C. set a goal to produce 10% percent of its annual electricity from solar by 2041—and you can get paid to help. Under this program, you are granted one D.C. SREC for each megawatt-hour (MWh) of clean electricity your panels produce, which you can then sell in the SREC market.

Are DC solar incentives worth it?

Whether you live in Georgetown or Eastern Market, Columbia Heights or Navy Yard, thanks to D.C.'s solar incentives you too can feel like you live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Between the federal tax credit and other DC-specific incentives, you can save thousands on solar panels, making them well worth it.

Can you get free solar panels in Washington DC?

Washington D.C. is one of the few places in America where some homeowners can actually get free solar panels, if their income is below a certain threshold. Other homeowners can still save big through other incentive and rebate programs.

How much do solar panels cost in Washington DC?

As of November 2025, the average solar panel cost in Washington D.C. is $3.01 /W. If you install a 5 kW system it will cost you between $12,810 to $17,332, with an average cost of $15,071. Helping customers make informed decisions since 2009. Create your own clean energy with solar panels.