With the passage of the Clean Energy Omnibus Act of 2018, one of the nation’s most ambitious energy and climate laws calling for 100% clean electricity by the year 2032, the District of Columbia is now working towards making this goal a reality. Luckily, the District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) has provided 5 Easy Steps to Going Solar in DC:

1. Find Your Site Potential Using the DC Solar Tool
   If you own a single-family home, the first step in going solar in the District involves researching your rooftop potential. By using the Mapdwell DC Solar Tool, homeowners can get a birds-eye view of their solar potential, along with a detailed 1-page Solar Electric Potential Report.
2. Contact Local Installer for a Free Assessment and Quote
   Now that you have your potential report, it’s time to call one of the many professional solar installers operating in the District. By entering your zip code into this EnergySage Database, you will be able to look-up installers, receive a quote, and compare all of your options.
3. Decide Whether to Own or Lease Your Solar System
   The price of solar PV systems has come down dramatically in recent years. There are now more ways to help finance solar installations. While there are benefits and drawbacks to both ownership and leasing, the A Homeowner’s Guide to Solar Financing crafted by the Clean Energy States Alliance makes the vital research much easier.
4. SOLAR CAN BE FREE! Determine Whether You Are Eligible
   Through DOEE’s Solar for All program, qualifying low and moderate income residents can receive the benefits of local solar energy free of charge.
5. Contact the Solar Team at DOEE Today
   For more information on going solar in the District, visit https://doee.dc.gov/solar, send an email to solarforall@dc.gov or call the Solar For All hotline at (202) 299-5271.