{"id":2423,"date":"2026-08-12T07:11:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/modernhomejournals.com\/?p=2423"},"modified":"2026-08-12T07:11:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:11:37","slug":"what-800000-gets-you-in-d-c-maryland-and-virginia-with-solar-panels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/modernhomejournals.com\/?p=2423","title":{"rendered":"What $800,000 Gets You in D.C., Maryland and Virginia (With Solar Panels)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Soak up the sun, Sheryl Crow says. But it\u2019s harder for homes to lighten up their electric bills now that most federal solar power tax credits have expired. (Prior to 2026, the IRS covered 30% of installation costs for eligible homeowners.) This week, we set out to find homes in the DMV that already have solar panels installed and can yield major utility savings without massive upfront costs.<\/p>

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Real estate professionals we spoke with cautioned that it\u2019s important to do extra legwork when shopping for homes with solar panels. Ask to see utility bill data. Make sure the roof wasn\u2019t damaged in the installation process. And think through whether you\u2019ll use enough daytime electricity to take advantage of solar panels; a family of four able to do laundry by day will better harness the sun than two people who work 9-to-5 jobs in office buildings.<\/p>\n

We did notice that lower price-point solar panel homes are much more plentiful in the District than in the burbs. With that in mind, take a look at this trio of eco-friendly options.<\/p>

Have a comparison you\u2019d like to see in an upcoming column? Let us know at metro@notus.com<\/u><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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