Solar for Washington, DC and Maryland Homes
DC homeowners: see if your roof qualifies for a $0 Power Purchase Agreement (no upfront cost, no solar payment under the agreement). Maryland homeowners: get a cost-competitive proposal for purchase, loan, or PPA.
Qualification is roof-based, not income-based. Utility charges remain separate. DC $0 PPA details · Maryland options
$0 PPA for qualifying DC roofs
System owner installs and maintains
DC and Maryland service
Roof-based, not income-based
Where do you live?
Washington, DC
$0 Solar Power Purchase Agreement
We install and own the solar system on qualifying DC roofs at no cost to you. You receive the electricity it produces. No upfront cost, no solar payment under the agreement.
DC Solar Details
Maryland
Cost-Competitive Solar Proposals
Montgomery and Prince George's County homeowners get an honest proposal covering purchase, loan, and PPA options, built around your actual roof and energy use.
Maryland Solar OptionsHow the $0 PPA works
A Power Purchase Agreement lets Next Gen Solar install and own the solar system on your DC roof. You pay nothing for the system. You receive the electricity it produces, at no solar charge under the agreement.
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Address and roof check
We assess your roof's condition, size, pitch, and shading. Qualification is based on your roof, not your income.
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Custom system design
Panel type, mounting hardware, and system size are tailored to your specific roof and twelve months of your energy use.
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Agreements and permitting
You sign the PPA and roof-access agreement. We handle DC Department of Buildings (DOB) permitting and Pepco interconnection. Full terms are disclosed before you sign.
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Installation and energy
Your system goes live. You receive the electricity it produces at no solar cost under the agreement. Pepco utility charges remain separate.
Under the PPA, the system owner retains any incentives and SRECs assigned under the contract for which it qualifies. Consult a tax professional regarding your individual situation.
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Homeowner reviews
67 reviews from DC-area homeowners
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96%
recommend us
"Our bill went from $220 a month to under $30. I only wish we'd done it years ago."
Maria & David T.
Silver Spring, MD
"Four kids and a big house meant huge bills. Solar cut our costs by 85% and our neighbors keep asking who we used."
The Johnson Family
Arlington, VA
"The savings are real — about $130 a month. The install ran a few days behind schedule, but the team kept us in the loop."
Priya K.
Bethesda, MD
"From quote to install, every step was clear and honest. No pressure, just real numbers."
James & Linda R.
Washington, DC
"Happy with the results overall. It took two visits to get the monitoring app set up, but it works great now."
The Okafor Family
Alexandria, VA
"I'm retired and on a fixed income, so the savings matter. Scheduling the final inspection took longer than I'd have liked."
Sandra M.
Rockville, MD
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Common questions
What does the '$0 PPA' actually mean?
Under a Power Purchase Agreement, Next Gen Solar installs and owns the solar system on your roof at no cost to you. You pay $0 upfront and $0 for the solar electricity under the agreement. You remain responsible for your Pepco utility charges separately, which cover distribution, connection fees, and any grid electricity your system does not offset.
Who owns the solar panels?
Under the $0 PPA, Next Gen Solar (or the project entity we work with) owns, insures, and maintains the equipment for the agreement term. The system owner also retains any incentives and Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) assigned under the contract for which it qualifies. If you prefer to own your system, we can quote a purchase or solar-loan structure. In that case, you own the panels and may be eligible for available incentives.
What happens to my Pepco bill?
You remain a Pepco customer. You continue to pay Pepco for distribution, connection charges, and any grid electricity your solar system does not offset. The solar component is $0 under the PPA. Your Pepco charges are separate and depend on your actual usage and applicable tariffs.
Does solar work in the DC area?
Yes. What matters is your specific roof, not a citywide average. We model your roof's output based on its orientation, pitch, shading, and your actual energy consumption, rather than quoting national averages, so you get a realistic picture of what your particular roof can produce.
Are there tax incentives?
Under the $0 PPA, the system owner (not the homeowner) retains any incentives and SRECs assigned under the contract for which it qualifies. Note: per current IRS guidance, the federal Residential Clean Energy Credit is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. If you own your system through a purchase or loan, consult a tax professional and irs.gov about which incentives, if any, apply to your situation.
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