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!

$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 a 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!

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.

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

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

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 tap 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?

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. Here’s the bottom line: you’re getting a better product, with a better warranty, from a DC-based company backed by large US corporations like SunPower 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.

Solar Green Roofs

District Energy can install Solar Green Roofs that integrate solar panels with plants and foliage that use a temporary or permanent reservoir of stored water for the needs of the plants.

The solar panel system is securely anchored in a ballasted monolithic platform that eliminates roof penetrations and the potential for leaks. The elimination of stormwater runoff and the production of renewable energy will create a fast return on investment (ROI).

Studies have also shown that a solar green roof produces more energy than a solar-only roof. Solar panels operate more efficiently when they are not too hot.