Every DC-specific incentive in one place. DC SRECs (the
highest-value SRECs in the country), Solar for All, the
DC property tax exemption, the commercial ITC (still
available through 2027 for TPO/lease structures), and exactly how they stack now
that the residential federal credit has expired.
How DC SRECs actually work โ and why a $400 SREC matters more than you think
What happened to the federal 30% credit (expired 2025-12-31) โ and what still applies for commercial / TPO buyers under the ยง48E ITC through 2027
Solar for All eligibility (no upfront cost, no income disqualifier you might think)
Cash purchase vs loan vs PPA โ what each path actually returns over 25 years
The 6 mistakes most DC homeowners make when getting solar quotes
Updated for 2026. Written for DC homeowners by City Renewables โ 1,400+ DC installs to date.
What's inside
01
Federal Tax Credit Status in 2026
The residential ยง25D credit expired 2025-12-31 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. We cover what that means for owned residential systems, and why the commercial ยง48E ITC (still available through 2027) keeps lease/PPA structures attractive.
02
DC SRECs Demystified
The DC SREC market is a goldmine most homeowners don't understand. We walk through SREC II, registration, brokerage, and 10-year payout math.
03
Solar for All
DOEE's Solar for All program covers many DC households outright. Real income limits, property requirements, and the realistic timeline.
04
Property Tax Exemption
DC exempts your home's added solar value from property tax assessments. We show how to confirm it on your assessment.
05
Cash vs Loan vs PPA
A side-by-side of the three financing paths over 25 years, including who keeps the SRECs and who claims the federal credit.
06
Six Common Quote Mistakes
Things we see on competitor proposals that cost DC homeowners thousands. Specific things to look for line by line.