​​​We support renewable energy and partner with our customers to ensure safe and reliable interconnection of renewable into the electric grid. 

Use these resources to help understand renewable energy technologies.

Useful Links for District of Columbia Customers

The District of Columbia Department of Environment (DDOE) - The leading authority on energy and environmental issues affecting the District of Columbia. DDOE's Solar Advantage Plus provides rebates to help low-income District of Columbia residents install solar panels on their homes. The Solar Advantage Plus Program covers the full cost to install solar panels on single-family homes owned or rented by low-income District residents. Energy Efficiency, Demand Response and Renewable Energy Potential Studies assessed the technical, economic, and achievable potential for electric and natural gas energy efficiency, demand response, and renewable energy programs to assist policy makers with developing a Comprehensive Energy Plan for the District of Columbia.

• The  District of Columbia Public Service Commission - The mission of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia is to serve the public interest by ensuring that financially healthy electric, natural gas, and telecom companies provide safe, reliable and quality utility services at reasonable rates for District of Columbia residential, business and government customers.
  
•  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has consumer information about the installation of solar arrays. The FTC’s article, Solar Power for Your Home may be useful. Note in the conclusion it states “If you think a company’s product doesn’t live up to the advertising, you can file a complaint with the FTC and your state consumer protection agency.” For the District of Columbia, that agency is The Office of Consumer Protection and Public Advocacy of the Office of the Attorney General.
  
• Find more information about Solar Renewable Energy Credits at energy.gov or SRECTrade.com. 
  

Useful Links for Maryland Customers

• EmPOWER Maryland - EmPOWER Maryland is a state-wide initiative to reduce energy consumption by 15 percent by 2015. Taking part in Pepco's energy efficiency programs will help you save energy and money and also make Maryland a cleaner and greener place to live.  

• Maryland Public Service Commission - The mission of the Maryland Public Service Commission is to ensure safe, reliable, and economic public utility and transportation service to the citizens of Maryland.

• Maryland’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - This program provides home weatherization services such as weather stripping, caulking, plastic window covering, etc. for income-eligible customers to help make your home or apartment more fuel-efficient and comfortable at no cost. 

• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has consumer information about the installation of solar arrays. The FTC’s article, Solar Power for Your Home may be useful. Note in the conclusion it states “If you think a company’s product doesn’t live up to the advertising, you can file a complaint with the FTC and your state consumer protection agency.” For Maryland, that agency is The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Maryland Attorney General.

• Find more information about Solar Renewable Energy Credits at energy.gov orSRECTrade.com.

Other Useful Links

• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) offers information and resources of renewable energy systems for your home or business.
  
• Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) - DSIRE is a comprehensive repository of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
  
• Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) - ASE offers an online Home Energy Check-up that provides information on improvements to your home or business. These resources help you save money and increase comfort in your home while reducing energy use and pollution at the same time. Click to start your home energy audit now. 
  
• Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) - SEIA is a national trade association that researches, manufactures, distributes, finances, and builds solar projects domestically and internationally.
  
• U.S. Renewable Energy Association - The United States Renewable Energy Association is a renewable energy advocacy group, working to both educate and promote advanced technologies in the renewable energy industry.
  
• Community Solar - The Community Solar Guide was developed for the National Renewable Energy Lab by Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development, Keyes and Fox, Stoel Rives, and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation. This Guide builds on the research and writing from the Northwest Community Solar Guide, published by Bonneville Environmental Foundation and Northwest SEED.
  
• Electric Perspectives - Is the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) online magazine.
  
• "Solar Power for Your Home: A Consumer's Guide" from the LSU AgCenter - The LSU AgCenter and EEI have developed a useful brochure for homeowners considering solar installations. 
  
• Current Utility Screening Practices, Technical Tools, Impact Studies, and Mitigation Strategies for Interconnecting PV on the Electric Distribution Systems – A report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Electric Power Research Institute examining opportunities across the U.S. to streamline the interconnection process from application to installation.
  
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