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What is solar + battery storage? Solar systems with battery backup can provide individuals and communities with much needed resiliency in the face of natural disasters. Progress in D.C. The…

Why electric vehicles and solar? Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly becoming a more affordable and lower maintenance option than traditional gasoline or diesel-fueled cars. EVs and solar in D.C. Electric…

What is net metering? Net metering is the policy that allows people with solar to get a credit on their electric bill for the energy they produce from their system.…

There are several types of financial incentives available that can help you go solar. This section primarily covers the solar incentives available in DC, but you can learn more about…

What is grid reform? The way we produce and deliver electricity is changing. Distributed solar energy and other renewables are pushing changes to our electrical grids and the rules that…

What is community solar? Hundreds of D.C. homeowners have put solar on their homes. But what about those who live in apartment buildings or whose roofs can’t support solar panels?…

Homeowners associations (HOA) typically define a neighborhood’s aesthetic rules and sometimes attempt to restrict your ability to go solar. Washington D.C. has a law that prevents a homeowners association from…