Your solar panel system price is determined by your electricity usage and the size and type of your roof, this tells us the ideal system size. The chosen system's size and type will decide how many panels you need and the final installation cost. However, if you choose the free solar option, the price is $0!
Your solar project price is determined by your roof type as well as the size of your roof and electricity needs. This will direct how many panels you need, which determines the overall price. If you live in Washington, DC you can actually get solar entirely for free. We can help you decide whether it makes more sense to purchase or go the free route.
Bill R.
This is a traditional flat roof rowhome in Washington DC, equipped with 19 solar panels.
Bill chose an investment option with financing.
Cash flow positive from day one.
Expected $3,200 in SREC income annually.
$63,269 in total lifetime savings.
Equivalent carbon reduction to planting 3,162 trees.
Carl W.
This is a traditional pitched roof in Washington DC.
Equipped with an 8.8 kW solar system comprising 22 panels.
Carl chose a free solar option with absolutely zero cost.
He expects $1,500 in Pepco savings annually.
$60,000 total lifetime savings.
This choice is equivalent carbon reduction to planting 3,162 trees.
Ryan G.
Ryan has a solar system with 18 panels on a low slope addition and flat garage in Washington DC.
Ryan's solar system just exceeds 100% of his total electricity requirements, ensuring complete energy needs are met.
He chose a fully financed investment option, achieving positive cash flow from day one.
In the first year, Ryan saved $1,166 on his Pepco bill.
He is projected to see over $60,000 in lifetime savings or profit from the solar system.
The environmental benefit of his installation is akin to planting 2,848 trees.
Saint Luke Lutheran Church
This church in Maryland is featuring a 120 kW solar system on both flat and pitched roofs.
Solar slashes the church's electricity needs by 65%.
Receives over $17,000 from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) grant.
The solar system is an investment option that takes advantage of new tax credits for nonprofits under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act: nonprofits like churches receive 30% of their investment back as an upfront payment.
Generates $6,500 in SREC income annually, contributing to a total lifetime savings of $827,000.
Ed & Patricia S.
Ed and Patricia have a pitched roof property in Washington DC, featuring a solar installation of 14 panels.
Over 100% of the property's total electricity needs are covered by this solar system.
Contributes to an environmental impact equivalent to planting 1,933 trees.
They chose an investment option which includes a mix of partial upfront investment and partial financing.
Expected to generates $2,280 in annual income from Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SREC).
Nearly $45,000 in lifetime savings.
Andrew O.
Andrew has a traditional pitched roof in Maryland.
The setup is expected to offset over 100% of the household's electricity needs.
His property is connected to a DC feeder line, making it eligible for Washington DC's Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs).
The system is expected to generate $4,800 in annual income from SREC sales.
He anticipates annual savings of $1,800 from Pepco.
The estimated total lifetime savings/profit is $117,000.
Joe B.
Joe owns a traditional flat roof row home in Washington DC, equipped with a 26-panel solar system.
He chose a fully upfront paid investment option for the solar system, which included a full roof replacement.
Achieves $1,505 in Pepco bill savings in the first year.
Anticipates nearly $55,000 in lifetime savings from the solar system.
Contributes to an environmental impact equivalent to planting 3,691 trees.
The system covers over 120% of Joe's total electricity needs, significantly exceeding his household's consumption.
Mark R.
Mark has a traditional pitched roof in Virginia.
Mark's solar system brings $1,740 in Dominion bill savings in its first year.
He is projected to accrue nearly $40,000 in lifetime savings from the solar setup.
He opted for a straightforward investment option, paying upfront without financing.
The installation's environmental impact is comparable to planting 3,452 trees.
The system nearly covers 100% of Mark's total electricity requirements, providing substantial energy independence.
Lars J.
Lars has a traditional pitched roof in Washington DC, equipped with 27 solar panels.
The system covers over 117% of Lars' total electricity needs.
He opted for a free solar installation at absolutely zero cost.
Enjoys $1,740 in Pepco bill savings in the first year.
Anticipates nearly $50,000 in lifetime savings from the solar system.
The solar installation contributes to an environmental impact equivalent to planting 4,101 trees.
Joyce's story in a free solar energy program shows dramatic savings, turning her $800 electric bills negative. She advocates for solar, dispelling myths about such free initiatives.
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