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By Patrick Cavanaugh | Uprise Solar and Roofing | October 27, 2026 Solar for DC churches can help lower electricity bills and leave more money for … [Read more...] about Solar for DC Churches and the Communities They Serve
Third-party energy suppliers sell electricity through your existing utility account. For most of us, that’s Pepco. Where local rules allow, you can … [Read more...] about Third-Party Energy Suppliers in DC, MD & VA | Uprise Solar
A solar PPA, or power purchase agreement, lets you use rooftop solar electricity without buying the panels. A solar company or financing partner owns … [Read more...] about What Is a Solar PPA? A Simple Guide for Homeowners
Knowing the right questions to ask your solar company can help you compare proposals and avoid surprises. Before you sign, understand who will … [Read more...] about 10 Questions to Ask Your Solar Company Before You Sign
A solar battery microgrid may sound like technology from the distant future. In reality, Washington, D.C. is preparing to build one now, and Uprise … [Read more...] about Could a Solar Battery Microgrid Keep Your Neighborhood Powered?
Going off grid with solar in Washington, DC sounds appealing. … [Read more...] about Why Going Off Grid With Solar Usually Doesn’t Make Sense in Washington, DC
Why are Pepco bills so high in DC? Many residents are asking that question after receiving dramatically higher electricity bills, even when their … [Read more...] about Why Are Pepco Bills So High in DC in 2026?
While we were visiting Giang Nguyen at her home in Takoma, D.C., a deer wandered into her front yard. It was a bit of a surprising sight inside the … [Read more...] about Humans of Uprise: Giang Nguyen Goes Solar in Takoma, DC
Five years ago, Uprise Solar was founded with one simple belief: homeowners deserve a better energy experience. Since then, Uprise Solar has grown … [Read more...] about Uprise Solar | Five Years of Building a Better Energy Company
Most homeowners understand the basic idea behind solar panels: sunlight hits the panels, the system produces electricity, and the electric bill goes … [Read more...] about How Solar Energy and Net Metering Actually Work
One of the most common questions we hear is: … [Read more...] about Should You Clean Your Solar Panels? Here’s Why It Can Be Worth It Every Few Years
It always surprises me when a homeowner has heavy shade but believes the roof gets plenty of sun because they see sunlight hit it for part of the … [Read more...] about How Shade Affects Solar Panels, Even with Microinverters
If your air conditioner has been running almost nonstop lately, you’re not imagining things. … [Read more...] about Heat Waves, Higher Bills, and the New Reality of Electricity Costs in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Stepping outside to walk my dog Pickle this morning in Washington, DC, it was already hot before most people had finished their first cup of coffee. … [Read more...] about Could Your Home Become a Power Plant? Understanding Virtual Power Plants and the Future of Energy
One of the most common questions homeowners ask before going solar is: … [Read more...] about What Does an Electric Bill Look Like After Going Solar?
For the last several years, Washington, DC has had one of the best solar programs in the country. … [Read more...] about Why Free Solar in DC Is Likely Ending Soon, and Why Homeowners Should Pay Attention Now
For most DC homeowners, the real impact of rising electricity costs hasn’t fully landed yet. … [Read more...] about Why Your Next Pepco Bill Might Shock You This Summer
DC Energy Costs Are Up. Here’s the Truth About Solar and Your Bill If you’ve seen recent messaging from the DC Public Service Commission (PSC), you … [Read more...] about Is Solar Raising Your Electric Bill in DC? Here’s What the PSC Isn’t Saying
How Long Your Roof Should Last and What Happens If You Wait Too Long If you’re thinking about going solar in the DMV, one of the first questions that … [Read more...] about Do You Need a New Roof Before Installing Solar in the DMV?
If you live in Washington DC, you have probably experienced this. … [Read more...] about Why So Many Solar Door Knockers in DC?
If you’re considering solar installation in Washington DC, one of the first questions you should ask is: … [Read more...] about Do You Need a New Roof Before Installing Solar in Washington DC?
Zero-Cent Solar Is Real in Washington, DC. But Only Here, and Only for a Limited Time You have probably heard someone say, “free solar is a scam.” In … [Read more...] about $0.00 Free Solar Is Real in Washington, DC. But Only Here, and Only for a Limited Time.
Power bills have been skyrocketing If your electricity bill in Washington, DC feels dramatically higher than it did a year ago, you are not imagining … [Read more...] about Why DC Electricity Bills Are Up Nearly 40% and Why Data Centers Are Only Part of the Story
If you are considering solar in Washington, DC, you have probably heard the term SREC and maybe been offered different ways to get paid for them. The … [Read more...] about Understanding SREC Payment Options in Washington, DC
It looks like the Washington DC metro area may be in for a large snowstorm this weekend, with some forecasts calling for as much as 22 inches of snow … [Read more...] about Snow on Solar Panels in DC: What Homeowners Should Know
If you are a homeowner in Washington, DC, you may have heard that the federal solar tax credit ended at the close of last year. That part is true. … [Read more...] about The federal solar tax credit is gone. DC still has a no cost option, but only if you start now.
If your Pepco bill feels way higher than it used to, you’re not alone. Across DC, families are seeing 30–40% higher bills even if their electricity … [Read more...] about Why Pepco Bills Are Rising and How Solar Helps DC Families Take Control
What goes into a solar design? Besides simply where the solar panels go on your roof, a good solar design takes into account local codes, your home’s … [Read more...] about What Does A Solar Design Look Like?
Are you researching DC solar incentives to lower your electric bill and help build a cleaner, more sustainable future? The DC Solar for All program … [Read more...] about DC Solar For All: Free Solar for Qualified Homeowners & Renters
A new proposal in Congress could drastically accelerate the end of one of the most important incentives for homeowners going solar: the 30% Federal … [Read more...] about Congress May End the 30% Solar Tax Credit by 2025 ☀️ Here’s What That Means for DC Homeowners
If you have solar panels on your home in Washington, DC, you might generate more energy than you use, especially during sunny months. But what … [Read more...] about How Pepco Pays for Extra Solar Power at Year-End: A Guide for DC Homeowners
The shift to renewable energy is accelerating, and solar power has emerged as one of the smartest financial and environmental decisions for … [Read more...] about Solar Incentives in DC and Maryland: Maximize Your Savings
Washington, DC has one of the most robust solar markets in the country, thanks to its strong Renewable Portfolio Standard and financial incentives. … [Read more...] about Home Rule and the Resilience of DC’s Solar Market: Why It’s Time to Go Solar Now
Happy New Year! As much as we’re looking forward to 2025, we’re also looking back at 2024 and are excited about the accomplishments and new … [Read more...] about Welcome 2025! Uprise’s Ins and Outs for the New Year
Solar panels continue to be of growing interest, not just for homeowners but commercial properties as well. However, a commercial property’s energy … [Read more...] about How to Pick the Best Solar Panel for Your Commercial Property
As temperatures drop and we see flurries in the DMV, you may be wondering if the solar panels on your roof will still generate electricity. What … [Read more...] about Solar In Winter: Do Solar Panels Work In The Snow Or Rain?
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