National Capital Region

GREATER WASHINGTON'S SOLAR ENERGY INFORMATION HUB

This page provides the latest resources and information available to help local governments expand the regional solar market. The National Capital Region is well positioned for explosive solar market growth due to a suite of aggressive renewable energy goals and supportive policies.  

Transitioning to solar power not only provides environmental benefits like enhanced air quality, but it also delivers a host of economic benefits from green job creation to market development. By bringing together various local stakeholders, Solar Roadmap participants can work together to easily implement innovative programs in their communities. Residents, businesses and solar contractors can access resources in their communities via links below. 

Regional Solar Initiatives

One of the main objectives of the Solar Roadmap is to help facilitate the standardization of solar processes across municipalities and, ultimately, entire regions. These efforts help reduce adminstrative time and costs for both government staff and solar contractors. Participants in the National Capital Region are already simplifying solar permitting processes, organizing solar bulk purchases and leveraging innovative private sector solutions.

  • Simplifying Solar Permitting – Washington D.C. is streamlining the government's process to obtain a solar permit
  • Simplifying Solar Permitting – The Maryland Energy Administration is helping local governments streamline solar permitting 
  • Community Shared Solar was recently enabled in Washington D.C. through the Community Renewable Energy Act
  • Collaborative Solar Procurement – Washington D.C. has issued a RFP for 10+ MW of solar PV systems across 50 public facilities
  • Collaborative Solar Procurement – Prince George's County has issued a RFQ for solar PV at county landfills
  • Collaborative Solar Procurement – Montgomery County is issuing multiple RFPs for solar power deployment across public facilities
  • Regional Online Solar Marketplace launched by EnergySage for residents and businesses in the region to solicit and compare project bids
  • Washington DC's Online Solar Map launched by the District's Department of the Environment

Contact us to join the initiative and have a Solar Roadmap created for your community.

Solar Roadmap Participants in the Region

Partner Spotlight

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) is an invaluable partner that brings area leaders together to address major regional issues in the National Capital Region. MWCOG is collaborating with Optony and MARC to help local jurisdictions in the National Capital Region implement solar best practices in their communities.

 

Resources