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While District Energy does not have “a horse in the race” for solar project financing, we can introduce you to trusted finance partners. The most common ways that our customers have financed their projects are below. Our team, leading the solar industry in Washington, DC, is committed to providing customers with affordable power solutions. We’ll also ensure that you receive all available benefits for federal and state tax credits, as well as other solar incentives.

If you have the financial resources available, purchasing your commercial solar system delivers the greatest long-term savings and return on investment. The Federal Tax Credits have recently changed. Projects that begin construction by July 4, 2026, are eligible for the full 30% credit, provided they are placed in service within four years. Projects that begin construction after July 4, 2026, must be placed in service by December 31, 2027, to receive any credit. Thereafter, commercial projects will be ineligible for tax credits under the current law.

• Claim tax incentives if the project meets the deadlines
• Receive all of the other incentives.
• Your system will pay for itself with savings on your utility bills
• Increase your property value.

You own your solar system and pay for it with a loan. You can pay off your loan at any time without penalty. Note that projects that begin construction by July 4, 2026, are eligible for the full 30% credit, provided they are placed in service within four years. Projects that begin construction after July 4, 2026, must be placed in service by December 31, 2027, to receive any credit. Thereafter, commercial projects will be ineligible for tax credits under the current law.

• No upfront costs
• Claim tax incentives: 30% ITC if it qualifies
• Loan term up to 20 years
• 25-year product warranty

Do you want low-priced solar power but don’t want to own or maintain the equipment? With a PPA, a third party owns, maintains, and repairs the solar power system for 15–25 years, and you simply agree to buy a guaranteed amount of electricity for significantly less than from the utility company. With a PPA, there are no upfront costs, no system maintenance concerns, and instant savings.

• No out-of-pocket or ownership costs
• Low price per kWh
• PPA providers claim tax credits and incentives
• A 20-year production guarantee
• Low payments and immediate savings
• System Size > 100 kW