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Average Bill

$151

Energy Usage

636 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

0 lbs

Rooftop Solar

Enjoy renewable energy and lower your bill at the same time with rooftop solar. Rooftop solar systems use the sun's energy to generate electricity, which can help you to save money on your electricity bills and reduce your reliance on fossil fuels. Plus, with federal and state incentives available, installing a rooftop solar system can be a cost-effective investment that pays for itself over time. WattBuy has partnered with EnergySage to help you get the best deal on solar. Visit their website through the link provided to learn more about solar options for your home with zero commitment to buy anything.

The cost of solar in Washington

Average solar panel installation

$16,005

Average monthly bill without solar

$151

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

9 years
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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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Heat Pumps

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$15

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$6

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$16

Water Heaters

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$7

EV Chargers

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is 16,005. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 7640, and a 5.43 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for PEPCO are 24¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $1,811 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 8.84 years. If the costs of PEPCO electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 8.58 years.

Solar production throughout the year

Solar installed at your house would generate different amounts of electricity during different months. We estimate that your production would vary from a high of 740 kWh in April, to a low of 490 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 5.43 kW sized system would produce 7640 kWh.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 442 homes have installed solar panels in your state, District of Columbia.

Installers

There are 5 solar installers that operate in District of Columbia. WattBuy recommends EnergySage.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

District Of Columbia

Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Credit

50% of cost

$1,000

—

District Of Columbia

Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Credit

Value

50% of cost

Max

$1,000

Likely

—

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

DCSEU

DC Electrification Rebates - Heat Pumps

$5,000

—

—

DCSEU

DC Electrification Rebates - Heat Pumps

Value

$5,000

Max

—

Likely

—

DCSEU

Ducted Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

$1,000–$5,000

$5,000

—

DCSEU

Ducted Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

Value

$1,000–$5,000

Max

$5,000

Likely

—

DCSEU

Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Rebate

$1,000–$5,000

$5,000

—

DCSEU

Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Rebate

Value

$1,000–$5,000

Max

$5,000

Likely

—

Ongoing Programs

Smart Thermostat

Who

Program

Value

ecobee

Community Energy Savings

$50/year typical

ecobee

Community Energy Savings

Value

$50/year typical

Google Nest

Rush Hour Rewards

$40/year typical

Google Nest

Rush Hour Rewards

Value

$40/year typical

Pepco - DC

Pepco - Maryland DR Program

20 % savings

Pepco - DC

Pepco - Maryland DR Program

Value

20 % savings

Solar

Who

Program

Value

District Of Columbia

DC SREC-II Program

$383/MWh (market price)

District Of Columbia

DC SREC-II Program

Value

$383/MWh (market price)

How We Crunch the Numbers

1
We estimate every home's electricity usage based on data from a number of public and private data sources, including your electricity distributor and the Department of Energy.
2
We overlay key information about where you live, including weather and climate data about your region, and housing data like when your home was built and how big it is.
3
To figure out your home's carbon footprint, we look at how electricity is generated in your state, like whether your electricity is coming more from coal (very carbon-intensive) or wind (carbon-free).

Using this data-driven approach, we have created a machine learning model that can estimate electricity usage and carbon footprint for every home in the US. We then use this information to recommend the best options for you, so you can feel good that WattBuy is recommending something truly personalized.

Our electricity estimations are trusted by our partners at The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, as well as many of the biggest consumer brands in the world.