If your Pepco bill made you do a double take last month, you’re definitely not alone.
Across DC, residents have been reporting electric bills in the hundreds or even the thousands. Not exactly ideal in a city where the cost of living is already about 40% higher than the national average.
There may be some movement on the policy side. A recent decision out of the DC Court of Appeals found that the Public Service Commission improperly approved some of Pepco’s rate increases. This investigation is still in its early stages, so there’s more to sort out before anything changes on your bill, but it’s hopefully a step in the right direction.
In the meantime, a lot of residents are looking for ways to get some relief. One option that keeps coming up? Solar energy. By installing solar panels, you can generate your own electricity instead of relying entirely on the grid. Depending on the setup, some homeowners report cutting their electric bills significantly (sometimes up to 80%), though results vary based on the home, usage, and system size.
To help residents in immediate need, one local solar installer, Solar Solution is offering a $300 sign-on bonus that can go directly towards paying off high-cost Pepco bills.
What’s even better? Most DC residents can get solar power completely free through Solar Solution’s Free Solar program, where homeowners can have systems installed with no upfront cost and no monthly payments to use the solar power produced.
Going solar is one of the few long-term solutions available that protects you from energy costs that historically trend upwards. If you’re considering switching to solar power, get in touch with DC’s biggest installer, Solar Solution to learn more about your solar options.
