Incentives
Solar Tax Incentives
The federal residential credit ended December 31, 2025. The state and local stack in DC and Maryland still delivers meaningful savings. Here's what's available in 2026.
Still on the table in 2026:
MSAP · SRECs · Net Metering · Tax Exemptions
Up to $7,500 in MD state grants. Federal credit no longer required to save.
With the federal residential credit gone, the state and local stack is where 2026 savings come from. SRECs, exemptions, and grants combine across both DC and Maryland.
Maryland Solar Access Program (MSAP)
Up to $7,500 grant
Income-eligible MEA grant ($750/kW). Aduu Solar is on MEA's Participating Contractor list. FY26 closed Apr 17, 2026; FY27 expected summer 2026.
Additional Benefits:
- SRECs: $40-$60 per certificate (Flett / Currents) plus 1.5x Brighter Tomorrow Act multiplier on installs Jul 2024 - Jan 2028
- Property Tax: Solar value excluded from MD assessments
- Net Metering: 1:1 retail credit for excess production
- MCGB Loan (Montgomery County): Rates as low as 0% for the first 10 years for homes in Equity Emphasis Areas; 2.99% APR for the first 15 years on standard qualifying loans. Originated by Climate First Bank; household income limit $163,900.
Indicative 15-year SREC value (8 kW system):
$4,800-$10,800
Higher with the Brighter Tomorrow 1.5x multiplier on eligible new installs
Solar for All (DOEE)
$0 cost
No-cost solar for income-qualified DC households. Administered by DOEE with DCSEU, DC Green Bank, and City First Enterprises. Expanded April 2025 with a $62.45M EPA grant; rolling out to ~12,000 additional households over 5 years.
Additional Benefits:
- SRECs: ~$360-$440 per certificate (2026 vintage; 2026 SACP $440)
- Property Tax: Solar value excluded from DC assessments
- Net Metering: 1:1 retail credit through Pepco
- Permitting: DOB (formerly DCRA) building and electrical permits
Indicative 15-year SREC value (8 kW system):
$43,200-$79,200
8-12 SRECs/year × 15 years × ~$360-$440 per certificate
Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs)
What are SRECs?
When your solar system generates 1,000 kWh (1 MWh) of electricity, you earn 1 SREC that can be sold on the market. This creates an ongoing income stream for 15 years in addition to your electricity savings.
Maryland SREC Market
Source: Flett Exchange, Currents (Jan 2026). Multiplier per Brighter Tomorrow Act of 2024.
DC SREC Market
Source: Flett Exchange (Jan 2026, 2026 vintage). DC has one of the strongest SREC markets in the country.
How SREC income works
We register your system with PJM-GATS during installation. Certificates auto-generate as your system produces; you sell them through an aggregator or broker (we can recommend reputable ones); payments arrive quarterly or annually for 15 years.
How to Claim Your Incentives
- 1.Residential (Section 25D): credit expired Dec 31, 2025. No federal credit for 2026 residential installs.
- 2.Commercial (Section 48): 30% credit, must begin construction before July 4, 2026.
- 3.Lease / PPA: system owner (lessor) takes the commercial credit; you may see lower payments.
- 4.Verify current IRS guidance with a qualified tax professional before relying on any federal benefit.
Eligible Maryland homeowners can claim up to $7,500 in state grant funding ($750 per kW, income-based, household limit scales by size). FY26 funds closed April 17, 2026; FY27 expected to open summer 2026. Aduu Solar is on MEA's Participating Contractor list and handles the application end-to-end.
We handle PJM-GATS registration at install. You pick an SREC aggregator. Certificates generate automatically; payments arrive quarterly or annually for 15 years.
Aduu Solar handles PJM-GATS registration at installation and can recommend reputable SREC aggregators when you're ready to sell.