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Best Solar Loan Rates DC: Financing Options for 2026
Solar loan rates in DC range from 4.5%-8.5% APR in 2026. Compare secured, unsecured, and dealer financing with SAPP rebate savings.
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Battery Storage Incentives in DC 2026: Every Credit and Rebate
Every DC battery storage incentive for 2026: SAPP rebates, DCSEU programs, SREC optimization, net metering, and property tax exemption. The federal credit is gone — here's what's left.
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Washington Gas vs Heat Pump in DC: Which Saves More?
Heat pumps cut DC heating costs to $600-$1,000/year vs $1,200-$1,800 with Washington Gas — and replace your AC too. See the full cost comparison.
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Solar Payback Period in DC: How Long Until Panels Pay for Themselves?
DC solar systems pay for themselves in 2-3 years — 3-5x faster than the national average. See the full math with real 2026 numbers.
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Solar in Petworth & Brightwood: A Ward 4 Homeowner's Guide (2026)
Petworth and Brightwood are two of DC's best neighborhoods for rooftop solar — mostly outside historic districts, good south-facing rear roofs, and a history of community group buys. Here's the 2026 guide.
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DC SREC Prices in 2026: What Are They Worth and Who's Buying Them?
DC homeowners earn $2,800–$3,420 per year in SREC income from a typical 7 kW solar system. Here's how DC's SREC market works in 2026, where prices are headed, and exactly how to sell your credits.
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Heat Pumps + Solar in DC: The Complete Guide to Going All-Electric (2026)
Pair solar panels with a heat pump and you can eliminate your gas bill entirely. Here's how the all-electric combo works in DC, what it costs, and how to capture 2026 rebates before they expire.
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Solar + EV Charging in DC: How to Power Your Car From Your Roof
DC homeowners with EVs can eliminate both their electricity and gas bills with solar. Two incentives expire in 2026 — here's the sizing guide, cost breakdown, and DC-specific incentive stack.
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Solar Advantage Plus (SAPP): DC's $10,000 Solar Rebate Before It Runs Out
Income-qualified DC homeowners can get up to $10,000 back through Solar Advantage Plus (SAPP) — but funding is first-come, first-served. Here's who qualifies and how to apply.
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DC Solar Incentives in 2026: What's Left After the Federal Tax Credit Ended
The 30% federal solar tax credit is gone — but DC's SREC market, SAPP rebate, and Solar for All program keep DC solar economics strong in 2026.
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High Pepco Bill? Here's What DC Homeowners Are Doing About It in 2026
DC electricity bills are up 85% since 2020. Here's what DC homeowners are doing about it — solar savings, net metering, SRECs, and $0-down options explained.
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Maryland Solar Incentives in 2026: Every Program, Real Numbers
Maryland homeowners can offset 40-55% of solar costs through stacked incentives. Here's every program and what you actually qualify for in 2026.
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Home Battery Backup in DC: Costs, Brands & Is It Worth It?
Home battery backup in DC costs $10,000–$20,000 installed. Compare Tesla, Enphase, and top brands, plus DC incentives and real ROI numbers.
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Pepco Net Metering in DC: How Solar Credits Work and What You Actually Earn
Pepco net metering lets DC solar homeowners earn credits at the full retail rate for excess power. Here's exactly how the credits work, what you'll save, and the DC-specific rules.
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Solar Lease vs Buy vs PPA in DC: Which Option Saves You More?
Buy, lease, or PPA — here's what each solar financing option actually costs DC homeowners, with real numbers and a clear decision framework.
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Solar for All DC: Free Solar for Low-Income Homeowners
Solar for All DC offers free solar panels for qualifying households. Learn eligibility, how to apply, and why 2026 is the last year for $0 installations.
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DC SREC Guide: How to Earn $3,000+/Year From Your Solar Panels
DC SRECs pay $400+/MWh — the highest in the US. Learn how to register, sell, and maximize your solar income in Washington DC in 2026.
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Solar Panel Cost in DC: Why Free Panels Aren't the Best Deal
DC solar panels cost $22K–$34K before incentives, with a 4.5-year payback driven by DC's SRECs worth $4,000+/year. The federal ITC ended Jan 2026 — learn why owning still beats "free" panels.
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Pepco's $123M Rate Hike Thrown Out: What DC Homeowners Need to Know
DC Court of Appeals struck down Pepco's $123.4M rate hike. Learn what happened, if you'll get a refund, and how to protect against future increases.
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Net Metering in Washington, D.C. (2025 Guide) | How Solar Credits Work
Learn how net metering works in Washington, D.C., how solar energy credits appear on your Pepco bill, and how to maximize savings with a custom solar system.