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Carbon Footprint of DC Solar: How Much CO2 Do Panels Actually Offset?
A 7 kW DC rooftop solar system offsets roughly 3.5 metric tons of CO2 per year. Here is how we calculate the real solar carbon offset for DC homes.
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Going All-Electric in a DC Row House: What Switches, What Doesn't, What It Costs
Full electrification of a DC row house costs $10,000–$22,000 after DCSEU rebates. Here's what switches easily, what doesn't, and how to sequence the project.
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DC's Renewable Energy Standard Explained: What the RPS Means for Homeowners
DC's renewable energy standard drives SREC prices to $360–$400/MWh in 2026. Here's what the RPS actually means for homeowners considering solar.
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DC Heat Pump Rebates 2026: What's Left After the Federal ITC Sunset
The federal 25C heat pump tax credit expired Dec 31, 2025. Here's what DC homeowners can still claim in 2026 — DCSEU rebates up to $5,000, panel upgrades, and more.
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Electrification Incentives in DC After the Federal ITC Sunset (2026)
The federal solar ITC expired January 1, 2026. Here's what DC electrification incentives remain — DCSEU rebates, SRECs, Solar for All — and how to stack them.
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How Solar System Design Impacts Your Project Timeline | City Renewables
Learn how solar system design choices—panel layout, equipment selection, roof conditions, and electrical upgrades.