DC solar guides

Google's free tool uses satellites to analyze your roof. But it doesn't account for DC grid delays, SREC decline, or Pepco rate hikes. Here's what you need to know.

The panels go up in a single day. The full process usually takes 8–14 weeks — and some projects take longer. Here's what happens at each stage and what causes delays.

Some DC homes can offset 150% of their electricity use. Others can only manage 50–60%. Here's how roof size, sun exposure, and usage determine your real solar savings.

Most DC homeowners just see the total and wince. Here's a real Pepco bill broken down line by line — so you know exactly what you're paying for and what solar can eliminate.

Pepco rates are 42% above the national average. Here are 7 proven ways DC homeowners can reduce their electricity bill — from quick fixes to permanent solutions.

Struggling with a high Pepco bill? Here is every assistance program, discount, and payment option available to DC homeowners in 2026 — including who qualifies and how to apply.

Federal law already eliminated the residential solar tax credit. The commercial ITC expires end of 2027. Here's what DC homeowners need to know before it's too late.

Free solar in DC is real — but the catch most companies skip over is something every homeowner should understand before signing anything.

DC homeowners are signing solar contracts and then discovering Pepco requires tens of thousands in grid upgrades. Real letters, real numbers.

Your bill isn't high because you're using more electricity. Here's exactly what's driving DC's soaring Pepco bills — and what you can do about it.

If a solar company is showing you SREC income as a reason to take a loan — read this first. The number they're showing you today is not year 10.

Worried about selling your home with solar? The answer depends entirely on what type of agreement you have. Every scenario explained clearly.

Most solar companies show you year 1 SREC income. We show you year 10 and year 15 — including the decline curve nobody mentions.

The lower the interest rate, the higher the hidden fees. Here's how to pick the right loan — and why paying it off fast is the only strategy that works.

Pepco rates are higher, SREC values are declining, the federal tax credit is gone — and free solar is still available. Here's the honest 2026 update.

Three ways to go solar in DC — each with real risks and benefits most salespeople won't mention. Dealer fees, insurance, SREC risk, and more.

Pepco charges 23.9¢/kWh in 2026 — 42% above the national average. Full breakdown of your bill, rate history since 2020, and what rising rates mean for solar.

Third-party suppliers are targeting DC seniors with gift cards and fake low rates — then charging 50¢/kWh. The DC Attorney General has issued a formal warning.