The Capital Area Solar Switch program leverages the power of group buying, and the expertise of partner organizations to provide residents living around the DC area with the opportunity to learn about and install rooftop solar panels, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging stations for their homes.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is promoting another round of the successful Capital Area Solar Switch program in collaboration with Solar United Neighbors, iChoosr and other Capital Area governments including the cities of Rockville, Takoma Park. Bowie, and Poolesville.
Homeowners can register for free without any obligation to purchase solar panels. As part of the program, they will have the opportunity to get solar panels installed at a reduced cost. For more details and to register, go to SolarSwitch.com/CapitalArea. Local nonprofit organization Solar United Neighbors has been instrumental in organizing solar co-ops for residents who want to go solar.
Residents interested in participating in the program are urged to register before May 8th. Solar Switch will host an auction for vetted solar installers on that date. The more people who sign up by the auction date, the more competitive the installer bids will be.
Once the auction has concluded, recommendations tailored to each household will be emailed to all participants by July 24. The Solar Switch program aims to have all installations completed by the end of January 2025.
During the most recent program, participating households saved an average of $4,115 on a typical-sized solar installation. Available state and federal incentives can further reduce system costs.
You can learn more about Rooftop Solar Installations