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 Score
7/10Low Risk
Avg. Outages / Year
0.5Avg. Duration
4hAvg. Electricity Rate
23.7¢per kWh · Source: EIA 2026-01
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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 ColumbiaIncentives & Rebates
DC offers strong solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) with some of the highest values in the nation. 30% federal tax credit applies.
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