Sustainable Energy Utility - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

DC residents can get rebates up to $5,000 for energy-efficient equipment like heat pumps, solar, appliances, and HVAC systems. Income-qualified households qualify for no-cost rooftop solar (potentially saving $500/year in electricity) and free home electrification upgrades to electric heating, cooling, water heating, and cooking equipment. Apply directly through DCSEU's website to access these incentives whether you rent or own.

DCSEU partners with local contractors to install rooftop solar and conduct no-cost home electrification upgrades for income-qualified customers, as well as standard rebate work for general District residents. Contractors should verify customer income-qualification status and coordinate with DCSEU on approved equipment and installation standards to deliver solar systems and heat pump upgrades that meet program requirements.

DCSEU administers rebates (up to $5,000 per household) across multiple technologies and operates two key income-qualified programs: Solar for All (rooftop PV with potential $500/year electricity offset) and Affordable Home Electrification (no-cost conversion of gas HVAC, water heating, and cooking to electric equipment). The program serves both renters and homeowners in single-family and multi-unit housing; income qualification determines access to no-cost upgrades, while standard rebates serve all DC residents, with cumulative program impact exceeding $2.2 billion returned to the District.