Bringing The Power Of The Sun To Your Property

District Energy’s carefully constructed process is comprehensive. Our solar consultants work with customers in their decision to go solar and consider their unique energy requirements to customize the best system to fit their needs. Project managers communicate throughout the process as our team provides the planning, design, engineering, permits, financing options (including taking full advantage of SREC incentives), and installation of premium SunPower solar panel systems. We believe in educating customers so that they understand what they are purchasing, how it works, and what it means.

Our services:

Residential solar panels installed on a modern home, highlighting the benefits of renewable energy for homeowners.
Commercial solar panels installed on a rooftop with a city skyline in the background, demonstrating renewable energy solutions for businesses.
Electric vehicle charging station with a plugged-in EV charger, highlighting sustainable transportation options.
Silhouette of a roofer working on a re-roofing project, emphasizing professional roofing services and craftsmanship.
Tesla Powerwall battery storage unit, providing efficient energy storage and backup power for residential solar systems.

The Time Is Now

District Energy strives to bring affordable, clean, and renewable energy solutions to residents of the Metropolitan DC area. We specialize in designing solar systems to work with DC’s unique urban residential architecture. Our team manages every stage of our projects. We’ll work with you from design and development to installation and commissioning. Let us help you Go Green!

Rooftop solar panels installed on residential buildings, showcasing renewable energy solutions for urban homes.

$0 Down
We have several programs that can help DC homeowners switch for no money down. Learn more.

26% Federal Tax Credits
Switch to solar before the federal tax credit runs out at the end of 2023! Learn more

Highest SRECS
In DC, a combination of aggressive solar goals and restrictive infrastructure has yielded the highest SRECs in the country. Learn more

25-Year Full Warranty
Experience peace of mind with our “bumper to bumper” 25-year warranty. Learn more

Immediate, Real Savings
Solar energy is unlimited, reliable, and clean. We can help you go solar and start saving money from day 1.

Increase Home Value
Not only will you save money on your energy bills, but solar systems will increase the value of your home without raising your property tax assessment in DC!

We Do It All—Commercial, Non-Profit, and Government

District Energy is a locally owned and operated business, so we have the knowledge and experience to work with government, non-profit, and commercial entities in the District. We provide innovative technical and financial solutions that facilitate the transition away from fossil fuels and toward clean and renewable green energy.

Solar panels installed on a rooftop with a cityscape and a historic building in the background, showcasing commercial renewable energy solutions.Long-Term ROI
Most DC businesses recoup their initial investment in 10 years or less. This means you receive a minimum of 15 years of free electricity, 100% guaranteed by our industry-leading warranty.

Corporate Responsibility
Do good by doing good. A healthier planet is everyone’s responsibility. According to multiple studies, workplaces that make conservation a priority have healthier and happier employees!

Eliminate Uncertainty
No more fear of the uncertainty of rate hikes that eat into your bottom line by increasing your overhead. It is much easier to plan when you control your energy costs.

Social Benefit
A large percentage of U.S. consumers prefer to do business with companies that place a priority on sustainability and energy conservation. Solar is one of the easiest steps you can take in terms of promoting your efforts.

EV Technology & Incentives

Illustration of an electric vehicle charging at a station, highlighting eco-friendly transportation and renewable energy solutions.You may not have one yet, but Electric Vehicles (EVs) are coming. Let us help you plan your solar installation for this inevitability. We can tell you what to expect with your EV purchase, and we can help you size your system based on your driving habits and the model of your car. A hardwired high-output Level 2 charger can be installed in your garage or carport as part of your solar system. Make this investment now so you are ready for the future.

Tax credits are based on the battery size and go up to $7,500 for customers who purchase an EV, but they won’t last forever. The expiration date is separate for each manufacturer and occurs after an automaker sells 200,000 eligible vehicles. Tesla hit the milestone first in July 2018. As a result, there are no federal tax credits for Tesla now. More and more manufacturers are introducing EVs, so there is no limit to choices on the market!

Battery Storage Creates Peace Of Mind

Home with installed solar battery storage system, highlighting residential renewable energy solutions and backup power.Adding battery storage to your solar electric system creates a dependable solution for all your energy needs. Use it day or night to self-power your home. Adding battery storage creates peace of mind—bad weather, blackouts, and unexpected outages won’t disrupt your life. With both solar and a solar battery, you can determine how best to power your home: energy from the sun, power from your battery, or tapping into the grid.

Our energy storage systems are specifically designed to provide you and your family resilience in the event of a power outage. Its unique power detection system will sense outages in real-time and automatically switch over to battery power! Learn more about SunVault.

Need A New Roof?

Home garage with installed solar battery storage system, highlighting residential renewable energy solutions and backup power.We teamed up with some of the best roofers in the area. Let our experienced roofing team replace your roof. We will warranty the workmanship of the roof and the solar installation, so you have the ease and convenience of ONE company completing your solar system and your roof.

We offer the highest quality solar equipment and use industry best practices that won’t void your roof warranty. The bottom line is that you are getting a better product, with a better warranty, from a DC-based company that has the support of sizable US businesses like Maxeon and Enphase.

FLAT ROOFS
District Energy specializes in and has experience installing flat roofs. Solar panels on flat rowhouse roofs are installed on beams that span from parapet to parapet. This method requires no roof penetration and adds no weight to the roof itself.

PITCHED ROOFS
With over 100 installations on pitched roofs, District Energy has significant experience in this area. Our pitched roof solar installations use high-quality materials that maintain the integrity of your roof.

Residential home with a pitched roof featuring solar panels, showcasing efficient renewable energy solutions for sloped rooftops.
Close-up of a synthetic slate roof, highlighting durable and aesthetically pleasing roofing materials.
Close-up of a metal roof, showcasing durable and long-lasting roofing material for residential and commercial properties.
Green roof with solar panels, combining renewable energy and sustainable roofing solutions for environmental benefits.
Modern white building with a flat roof, ideal for solar panel installation, under a clear blue sky.
Close-up view of asphalt shingles, highlighting the durability and texture ideal for roofing solutions.

SmartHome Innovations

A SPAN electric vehicle charger mounted on a wall with a cable neatly coiled next to a window overlooking palm trees and a parked car.SPAN’s onboard intelligence uses your energy data to give you interesting, actionable, and previously unknown insight into your home.

A typical home battery can back up a fraction of your home. When paired with SPAN, that same battery can back up your entire home. SPAN makes this as easy as drag-and-drop. And it tells you the time impact of every change on-the-fly. With SPAN, you can control every circuit in your home. That means that everyone is now a connected circuit. Turn them on and off, from home or away, right from your phone.

SPAN enables the electric upgrades you have wanted to make, but haven’t been able to. Install modern appliances. Expand the square footage. Switch from gas to electric. Make your home solar and battery-ready. And… install an EV fast charger without the cost and hassle of ‘upsizing’ the power wires feeding your home.

Two mobile screens showing the Span app interface for monitoring and managing solar energy usage and home circuits.Outage at night?
Power your bedrooms.

Outage in the morning?
Power your kitchen and office.

Need to get away from the outage?
Power your EV!

Ready to get started? Contact us for a free quote!
Increase your comfort, enhance your lifestyle, reduce your power consumption, and control your home technology easily.

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