WattBuy’s Guide to

Solar Energy in
Gaithersburg

Maryland

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The State of Solar in Gaithersburg

Here are a few numbers showing how popular solar energy is in Gaithersburg and how much solar energy potential there is on average.

971 kWh

Average monthly energy use per household

7 kW

Average system size

737 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

How much does solar cost in Gaithersburg?

Average solar panel installation

$24,069

Federal Incentives

$7,221

Total

$16,848

Average monthly bill without solar

$150

Average monthly bill with solar

$36

Solar will pay for itself in

10 years
Tax Credits Available

Free money (kind of)

The Inflation Reduction Act has made it easier and more affordable than ever to go solar, thanks to a 30% federal tax credit. This means that for every $10,000 you spend on solar panels, you can deduct $3,000 from your federal taxes.

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Gaithersburg can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Solar Incentives in Gaithersburg

Local Option - Property Tax Credit for Renewables and Energy Conservation Devices
Residential Clean Energy Rebate ProgramSee Details
Local Option - Property Tax Credit for High Performance Buildings
Property Tax Exemption for Solar and Wind Energy Systems
Harford County - Property Tax Credit for Solar and Geothermal DevicesSee Details
Anne Arundel County - Solar and Geothermal Equipment Property Tax CreditsSee Details
Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Equipment
Prince George's County - Solar and Geothermal Residential Property Tax Credit
Howard County - High Performance and Green Building Property Tax CreditSee Details
Baltimore County - Property Tax Credit for High Performance Buildings and HomesSee Details
Anne Arundel County - High Performance Dwelling Property Tax CreditSee Details
Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Residential Solar and Wind Electricity Sales
Baltimore County - Property Tax Credit for Solar and Geothermal Devices
Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs)See Details

The Solar Process

Getting solar panels may seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what you can expect.

1

Understand your energy needs

Take a closer look at your energy usage to determine how much solar power you'll require.

2

Get quotes and choose an installer

Reach out to multiple solar companies to gather quotes and select the one that best fits your needs and budget.

3

Design the system

Work with your chosen installer to design a solar system customized to your specific requirements and goals.

4

Obtain the necessary permit

Take care of the paperwork and permits required by local authorities before installing your solar panels.

This takes 15 days on average.

5

Install solar panels

Let the professionals handle the installation of your solar panels and related equipment.

This takes 11 days on average.

6

Inspection time

Have your newly installed solar system inspected to ensure it meets safety and quality standards.

This takes 6 days on average.

7

Lights on!

Connect your solar system to the electrical grid and start generating clean, renewable energy for your home or business.

This takes 2 days on average.

Solar Installers in Gaithersburg

Tesla

tesla.com

Coverage

Nationwide

Sunrun

sunrun.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, PA, PR, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, WI

Freedom Forever

freedomforever.com

Coverage

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI

Titan Solar Power

titansolarpower.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA

Trinity Solar

www.trinity-solar.com/locations-licenses

Coverage

CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, RI

Palmetto Solar

palmetto.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA

GreenBrilliance

greenbrilliance.com

Coverage

DC, MD, VA

Solar Energy World

www.solarenergyworld.com

Coverage

DC, DE, FL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC AND VA

Lumina Solar

luminasolar.com

Coverage

DC, MD, PA, VA

Solar SME

solarsme.com

Coverage

MD, PA, TX, VA

Nova Solar

novasolar.com

Coverage

DC, MD, VA

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