Rooftop solar panel installation array on a urban residential building at sunset

5.0 75+ reviews on Google, EnergySage & Angi

Solar and roofing for DC-area homes, designed around your bill.

Name: Uprise Solar
Address: 1140 3rd St NE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002, US
Telephone: (202) 750-5718
Rating: 5

One local team designs, permits, installs and connects your system, with roofing handled in-house so both last together.

$0-down options, designed to lower your bill from day one
Roof checked first by our own in-house crew
Permits, HOA and historic review handled for you

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We design your system from satellite roof data. No home visit needed yet.
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5.0 on Google40+ homeowner reviews

5.0 on EnergySage20+ verified reviews

5.0 on Angi15+ reviews

Tier 1 solar panelsBankable manufacturers

Enphase microinvertersPanel-level performance

Licensed & insuredDC HIC #420224000053 · MD MHIC #165279

In-house roofing crewNo subcontractor handoffs

20-year workmanship warranty30-yr panels · 25-yr inverters

$0-down optionsDC No-Cost Solar and $0-down loans

Local DC teamServing DC, MD & NoVA

What we do

Solar, roofing and battery storage for your home

Uprise designs and installs home energy systems across the DC area. Because roofing is in-house too, your roof and panels are planned together and built to last together.

Pristine Washington rooftop solar installation

Residential Solar

A system designed for your roof, usage and budget, using Tier 1 panels and Enphase microinverters with panel-level monitoring.

Design to interconnectionExplore solar

Roofing

In-house roofers check roof readiness first, then build a roof designed to outlast your panels. Roof-only projects welcome.

Free roof-readiness checkExplore roofing

Battery Storage

Keep lights and essentials running during outages, and use more of the power your panels produce instead of sending it back.

Backup powerExplore batteries

EV ChargingCharge at home on sunshine MonitoringPanel-level data on your phone MaintenanceEven if we did not install it Commercial SolarFor DMV businesses

Solar plans

Three ways to pay for solar

Every plan includes system design, permitting, installation, utility interconnection and monitoring. The right one depends on how you want to own it.

MOST POPULAR For qualifying DC homeowners

No-Cost Solar

$0installation cost, no loan

Upfront cost$0
Electricity rateAs low as $0/kWh*
Maintenance & insuranceIncluded
System ownerUprise or partner
Available inWashington, DC

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For ownership with $0 down

$0-Down Loan

$0down, terms up to 25 yrs

Upfront cost$0
Monthly paymentOften below savings
SREC incomeYours
Prepayment penaltyNone
System ownerYou

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For the highest lifetime return

Cash Purchase

Maxreturn on investment

Upfront costSystem price
Lifetime returnHighest
SREC incomeYours
Home resale valueIncreases
System ownerYou

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Not sure which plan fits? We will price every plan your home qualifies for, side by side, so you can compare real numbers.

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*Potential savings range. Actual savings depend on usage, roof, utility and plan. No-Cost Solar rate shown applies where your signed agreement specifies a $0 per kWh rate. Incentive and tax credit eligibility to be confirmed during your consultation.

No-Cost Solar terms (Washington, DC)

Qualifying Washington, DC homeowners can have solar installed with no upfront solar installation cost through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Uprise arranges the system design, financing, permitting, and installation. For homeowners whose agreement specifies a $0 per kWh rate, there is also no charge for the electricity generated by the system.

The system is owned by Uprise or an approved third party. The system owner operates, maintains, and insures the system during the agreement term and retains the applicable tax benefits and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs).

Homeowners remain responsible for any remaining utility charges. Savings and production figures are estimates, and the final system design may change following engineering and permitting.

Additional work, such as roofing, electrical panel upgrades, or EV chargers, is not included and would require a separate agreement. If required additional work is identified before installation and the homeowner declines to pay for it, they may cancel the Solar Host Agreement at no cost.

If the home is sold, the buyer must assume the agreement. The applicable rate, agreement length, and full terms are set out in the homeowner's signed agreements.

How it works

From first call to power on, handled end to end

One team runs every step, so you always know who to call and what comes next.

1Consultation

Free savings review

We review your bill, roof and goals, and tell you honestly if solar is a fit.

2Design

Custom system plan

A design and price for all three payment plans, side by side.

3Permits

Approvals handled

Permits, HOA and historic review, plus utility paperwork, all managed by us.

4Installation

Roof and solar install

Our own crews complete any roof work and install your system.

5Power on

Interconnection

Utility hookup, monitoring setup and ongoing support after handover.

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Our work

Real projects, real neighbors

Rooftop systems and roofs installed by our own crews across Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Flat rooftop solar panel installation on a city row house with roof vents and trees in the background — Residential solarLamont St NW, Washington, DC

Two solar installers mounting panels on a pitched residential roof with autumn trees in the background — Residential solarInstall day in Northern Virginia

Uprise Solar and Roofing team members smiling at an outdoor community street festival — Humans of UpriseThe local team behind every install

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Working with Uprise

A homeowner's experience, start to finish

Going solar in Washington, DC

What to expect in the District

DC's no-cost solar

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Reviews

Rated 5.0 by DMV homeowners

5.0Google · 40+ reviews

5.0EnergySage · 20+

5.0Angi · 15+

Our house is in the historic preservation zone on Capitol Hill. Uprise managed the entire permitting process, which was approved without a problem.

Hilary W.Capitol Hill, DC · June 2024

Fantastic quality work and warranty. They were extremely communicative and transparent throughout, and installation went as smoothly as it could have.

Breton C.Uprise customer · March 2024

They explained the entire process from start to finish, even the pros and cons, and ways to save money after the system was installed.

Yashieka A.Uprise customer · September 2023

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FAQ

Questions we answer every week

Straight answers before you commit to anything.

Is no-cost solar really $0 upfront?

Yes, for qualifying Washington, DC homeowners. Through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), there is no upfront solar installation cost and no loan. Uprise arranges the design, financing, permitting and installation. If your agreement specifies a $0 per kWh rate, there is also no charge for the electricity the system generates. You remain responsible for any remaining utility charges. See full terms

What if my roof needs work first?

Our in-house roofing team checks roof readiness with every solar quote and can handle any repair or replacement in the same project, so you work with one company.

I live in a historic district or HOA. Can I go solar?

In most cases, yes. We manage historic review and HOA approvals, including on Capitol Hill and other DC historic districts.

What warranties do I get?

Every system is covered by a 30-year panel warranty, a 25-year inverter warranty and our 20-year workmanship warranty. You get the full warranty terms in writing with your proposal.

Can you service a system another company installed?

Yes. Our technicians troubleshoot and repair existing systems, even if Uprise did not install them.

Who owns and maintains a No-Cost Solar system?

The system is owned by Uprise or an approved third party. The owner operates, maintains and insures it during the agreement term, and keeps the applicable tax benefits and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs).

What if I sell my home or need roof work with No-Cost Solar?

If you sell your home, the buyer must assume the agreement. Roofing, electrical panel upgrades and EV chargers are not included and need a separate agreement. If required work is found before installation and you decline to pay for it, you can cancel the Solar Host Agreement at no cost.

Talk to a local expert

Tell us about your home. We will tell you what solar can do for it.

One call, no home visit required, for a clear answer on savings, roof readiness and the right plan. If solar is not a fit, we will say so.

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Uprise Solar & Roofing1140 3rd St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Office hours: Mon to Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern

Areas we serve:Washington, DC Maryland Northern Virginia

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