Washington, DC Solar Incentive Program

Solar is FREE in Washington, DC!

DC's Solar Incentive Program is the best in the country, by far. It's so good that we're able to offer 100% FREE (yes, literally free) solar power systems to residential and commercial property owners in DC to help them save money with solar at $0 cost.

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What's included

Everything is covered. Literally everything.

There's no catch, no fine print that costs you later. Here's exactly what "free" means when we install your system.

Installation is FREE

Every step of design, permitting and install — on us, start to finish.

All equipment is FREE

Panels, inverters and racking — premium hardware, zero cost to you.

$0 monthly, of any kind

No lease payment, no loan, no hidden charge on your utility bill.

Free warranty & maintenance

If anything ever breaks, we repair or replace it — no charge.

Fully transferable

Selling the property? The free system and its savings transfer to the new owner.

$50,000+

Average lifetime savings per property — at $0 cost to get there.

You only have until 2027 to apply for free solar.

Recent federal tax changes mean the program stops accepting new applications in early 2027. Permitting and installation take months — the sooner you apply, the more certain your spot.

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Why this exists

Why is DC solar actually free?

It comes down to a piece of DC law, not a sales gimmick.

01

DC mandated 100% clean power

Washington, DC requires its utility to source the entire city's electricity from renewable energy, with steep penalties if it falls short.

02

Solar companies get paid to install for free

To help hit that target, private solar companies are compensated for putting panels on DC roofs — which is what lets us cover 100% of the cost for you.

03

You keep the savings

Your property gets a fully-installed, fully-warrantied system, and you get lower electric bills — without paying a cent for the hardware or install.

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See if your property qualifies.

Book a free consultation and a trained rep will build you a custom proposal — a satellite map of your roof, a projected system design, and your estimated savings.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is it really, actually free?+
Yes. DC's Clean Energy law requires Pepco to hit renewable-energy targets or face major fines. To avoid those fines, solar companies are paid to install systems on DC properties — which is what lets us offer the installation, equipment, and ongoing warranty at $0 cost to you.
How long does installation take?+
For most residential properties, it's about four months from your site survey to receiving the necessary permits, with the install itself typically done in a day or two. Commercial projects vary and can take up to a year depending on size and complexity.
Can I purchase a system instead of the free lease?+
Yes. On your call, we'll walk you through a side-by-side comparison of the free solar option alongside cash purchase and financing, so you can pick what fits your property best.
Why does the program end in 2027?+
A federal tax credit that solar companies rely on to fund free installations is set to expire at the end of 2027, and systems must be completed by then to qualify. Given typical permitting and install timelines, applications are expected to close in early 2027.
Do you work with commercial properties?+
Yes — we install free solar systems for both residential and commercial property owners across Washington, DC.
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