Energy generation systems in the District of Columbia that rely solely on solar energy are 100% exempt from property tax, as long as the Chief Financial Officer of the company owning the property transfers $120,000 to the Renewable Energy Development Fund established by the District.
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) enables property owners to finance improvements to their property. DC PACE allows property owners to access financing for qualifying energy efficiency and clean energy improvements on their buildings and repay the investment through a special tax assessment. This arrangement spreads
The DC Green Bank is a quasi-government institution helping to use innovative financing mechanisms to lower barriers to renewable energy deployment. It offers several products for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, including the Commercial Loan for Energy Efficiency and Renewables (CLEER) and the Community Impact
District of Columbia electricity suppliers are mandated to provide an increasing percentage of their electricity from renewable resources. The Public Service Commission has established rules to implement these requirements. The renewable energy requirements are part of the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) which was established
Any new construction of buildings owned by Washington D.C. should be all-electric, adhere to Net Zero Energy standards, and utilize renewable energy technology when feasible. Washington D.C. This also applies to substantial building improvement projects that are owned by or receive District direct or indirect
