Columbia Heights • Ward 1 • 20009

Solar Installation
in Columbia Heights

Join 145+ homeowners who've made the switch. Save up to $85K over 25 years with solar.

$85K
Average Savings
145+
Installations
7 years
Payback Period
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Solar Energy Built for Your Neighborhood

Columbia Heights combines rowhouses, apartment buildings, and detached homes—creating diverse solar opportunities. High electricity costs and strong community environmental values have driven rapid solar adoption, with over 145 installations completed.

Optimized for Columbia Heights Homes

Mix of rowhouse flat roofs and pitched roofs from newer renovations, with varying conditions creating opportunities for modern solar.

Typical Roof Types

  • Rowhouse flat roofs with tar and gravel
  • Newer renovations with TPO membrane roofs
  • Some pitched asphalt shingle roofs
  • Multi-family buildings with shared roofs

Challenges We Solve

  • Older roofs in mixed condition
  • Multi-family buildings need coordination
  • Varying roof orientations in dense blocks
  • Some properties have tree shading

Our Solutions

  • Roof condition assessment in free evaluation
  • Multi-unit installation programs
  • Shade modeling for accurate projections
  • Panel optimization for non-ideal orientations

Maximize Your Savings in Columbia Heights

Every Columbia Heights homeowner qualifies for these valuable incentives

🏆 DC Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)

Earn $400-500 per year selling your solar credits. This passive income continues for 15 years and is unique to DC solar owners.

💰 30% Federal Tax Credit

Get 30% of your entire system cost back as a federal tax credit. A $25,000 system = $7,500 back on your taxes.

⚡ Pepco Net Metering

Your meter spins backwards when you produce more than you use. Sell excess power back to Pepco at retail rates—no batteries needed.

Real Columbia Heights Homeowners

See what your neighbors are saying about going solar

1234 Park Rd NW
Installed 2023
$89K over 25 years
Solar reduced our bills and helped the environment. System paid for itself in 6 years.
567 Irving St NW
Installed 2024
$76K over 25 years
City Renewables explained everything clearly. Very happy with our rowhouse setup.

Our Proven Process

We've perfected solar installation for Columbia Heights homes

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Free Roof Assessment

We visit your Columbia Heights home, assess your roof, analyze shading, and design your custom system.

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Custom Design & Quote

Get a detailed proposal with production estimates, savings projections, and financing options.

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Permits & Pepco Paperwork

We handle all DC permitting and Pepco interconnection paperwork. You don't lift a finger.

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Professional Installation

Our certified installers complete most Columbia Heights homes in 1-2 days.

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Activation & Monitoring

Once Pepco approves (typically 3-6 weeks), we activate your system and set up monitoring.

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Ongoing Support

25-year warranty and lifetime local support. We're here for the long haul.

Why Columbia Heights Loves Solar

Join the growing community of solar-powered neighbors

01

High electricity costs (average $280/month pre-solar)

02

Young professional homeowners value sustainability

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Visible installations create social proof

04

Strong neighborhood environmental initiatives

05

Metro-accessible location increases home values

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