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DC ENERGY GUIDE

Home Energy Independence Plan for District of Columbia

DC has high electricity costs and excellent SREC values making solar very attractive financially. Urban infrastructure provides relatively quick restoration.

District of Columbia Grid Reliability

Reliability
9/10
Very Low Risk
EIA SAIDI/SAIFI 2023
Outages / Year
0.3
per customer
EIA SAIFI 2023
Avg. Duration
0.6
hours
EIA SAIDI 2023
Electricity Rate
24.0¢
per kWh
EIA 2026-02

Primary Outage Risks in District of Columbia

Heat waves
Severe thunderstorms
Nor'easters
Aging infrastructure

District of Columbia Energy Sources

Natural Gas40%
Coal20%
Nuclear18%
Renewables22%

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

District of Columbia Incentives & Rebates

Washington DC offers the Solar for All program for income-qualified residents. SREC market available (among the most valuable in the US). Property tax exemption for solar. Net metering available. Note: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 for customer-owned systems. Solar leases and PPAs may still offer indirect savings from the commercial tax credit. Check with a tax advisor for current eligibility. Source: DSIRE.

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