Solar + storage in D.C.
- Factsheet
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 D.C. Department of Energy and Environment has produced a plan, Clean Energy DC, for transitioning the District to clean energy, focusing on specific policy actions. Clean Energy DC is a roadmap to help meet the District’s greenhouse gas emission targets while also “encouraging innovation, efficiency, and resiliency.” A major piece of the plan is to improve our energy system by incorporating microgrids and storage solutions.
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Batteries bring peace of mind during power outages. In this guide, explore how battery backup works, how much it costs, and if battery storage is right for you.
D.C. Resources
- District Energy: Deploying Clean Energy Microgrids in the Nation’s Capital – This 2015 study by Urban Ingenuity analyzes the feasibility of microgrids in the District.
- Clean Energy DC – The Department of Energy and Environment’s plan to meet greenhouse gas emission targets and bolster the resiliency of the District’s energy system.
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