Apply for Affordable Home Electrification & Solar for All

Take advantage of two no-cost programs for income-qualified District residents that will help you cut costs and emissions in your home.

Before you apply, gather the following documents & check your eligibility

Read this application guide in full before you apply

STEP 1: DETERMINE YOUR HOME AND INCOME ELIGIBILITY

For both programs, you must:

Own or rent in DC
Live in a Single-Family home (four units/apartments or less)
Have a total annual household income equal to or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or receive assistance from a federally approved program
- You can also determine your home and income eligibility on:

Affordable Home Electrification Program (AHEP) additional eligibility:

Participants who agree to remove all natural gas and/or oil equipment and fully electrify will be prioritized under the program.
If you own a home or property that you rent to tenants, an Affordability Agreement (if an existing qualifying covenant is not provided) will be issued for your signature before equipment installation can begin.
You can qualify as an individual unit owner in an apartment/multifamily building with 5-20 units and in-unit equipment eligible for replacement. If this does not apply to you, you should not apply through this application. Your property will only be eligible if the electrification process has no impacts to the rest of the building. This will be determined once you are income qualified and a walkthrough is conducted. However, your building may qualify for the Affordable Home Electrification Program for Multifamily Buildings . Eligible equipment upgrades for individual unit owners are:
- In-unit ducted furnace
- In-unit domestic gas hot water heater
- In-unit gas clothes dryer
- In-unit gas stove/ranges

Solar for All (SFA) additional requirements:

Live in a home without a solar system installed, and I have not signed a contract to install one.
Live in a single-family home (four units/apartments or less).
Live in a building that is individually metered (sub-metered).
Home must receive electric services from PEPCO.

STEP 2: GATHER ALL YOUR INCOME VERIFICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

You will need the following documentation to apply to both programs:

A Social Security Card and government-issued ID for every household member
The most recent copies of your Pepco and Washington Gas Utility Bills
Income verification documentation for each household member earning an income
- See the Homeowners & Renters Income Verification Guide for more detailed information for proof of income
A signed Pepco Authorization Form

Affordable Home electrification specific documentation:

A signed Washington Gas Authorization Form

STEP 3: APPLY ONLINE, BY MAIL, OR IN-PERSON

Apply Online

Visit the Online Program Application below
Follow the on-screen prompts to fill in information about you, your home, and upload your supporting documentation utility information

Or Apply by Mail

View and complete the program application form
Follow the form instructions and mail the print application along with the above documentation to:

DCSEU AHEP & SfA

1 M Street SE

3rd Floor

Washington, DC 20003

Or Apply In-Person

Print and complete the program application form
Book an office visit online to apply in-person or call (202) 479-2222 and ask to book a visit. Please note that office hours are limited and prioritize customers with issues accessing technology required to apply online.
Bring your completed application and supporting documentation for every member of the household to the office visit at the scheduled date and time.
Present and review your application with DCSEU staff.

WHAT'S NEXT: HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TAKE?

The DCSEU will verify your income qualification documents within 3 business days to inform you of your eligibility to participate in the AHEP program. Home or building ownership will be verified against public data bases, such as DC Scout or the Office of Tax Revenue’s real property tax database. Additionally, if the address on the installation does not match the address on the rebate reservation, the DCSEU will attempt to determine the correct address by reaching out the applicant/property owner and/or contractor, providing up to 3 days to submit the correct address so that the DCSEU can remediate the relevant documentation.
An initial walkthrough of your home with DCSEU Staff and Subcontractor, is scheduled and completed along with a Limited Home Assessment Form to determine if your home qualifies for program.
Owners of rented units will be required to sign an Affordability Agreement (if an existing qualifying covenant is not provided) prior to issuance of a Homeowner Agreement.
If your home qualifies, you will need to sign a Homeowner Agreement with a DCSEU contractor. This agreement will outline the specific details of your project and the roles and responsibilities between you and the contractor for your project. Once it is signed, the DCSEU is required by law to give you up to three (3) business days to cancel the agreement without penalty. This cancellation period must expire before the DCSEU can authorize the contractor to begin your project.
Subcontractor orders equipment and begins installation.
Upon completion of installation, the District Department of Buildings (DOB, formerly DCRA) and Quality Control inspections are scheduled. Please note the DOB and Quality Control inspections require 1 full business day of availability for DC code adherence. A DCSEU program staff member will contact you within 3 business days to confirm receipt of your application. If your application has incomplete or missing information, we will request the additional documents needed to process it.

You can expect a follow-up within 5 business days to inform you of your eligibility to participate in the SFA program. If deemed eligible, the DCSEU will provide essential details regarding the FY2025 program and its timeline.
A Subcontractor will be assigned to visit your home, if you’re eligible to have a solar system installed. During the walk-through, they will assess whether your home is a suitable candidate for a solar system. If any issues are identified during the site visit, they will be communicated to you. If the DCSEU cannot resolve the issues, the DCSEU will provide your information to DOEE to determine if you are eligible to receive community solar bill credits.
If you and your home are deemed eligible for the program, you will need to sign a homeowner agreement agreeing to the SFA program requirements. Upon signing, the DCSEU will authorize the Subcontractor to proceed with the solar system installation at no cost to you.
If your installation is completed your home’s solar system will generate electricity output to offset a significant portion of your home’s electricity use and costs for a period of 20-years.
A DCSEU program staff member will contact you within 3 business days to confirm receipt of your application. If your application has incomplete or missing information, we will request the additional documents needed to process it.

Online Program Application

Fully complete the online application form below to be considered for the Affordable Home Electrification Program (AHEP) and Solar for All (SFA) Program.

Select Your Program(s)

You can apply to one program or both. Save time by applying for both programs with a single application!

Affordable Home Electrification Program (AHEP)

I’m considering switching my home’s heating, hot water system, gas dryer, and/or stove from natural gas or oil to electric. By applying for AHEP, I acknowledge and understand that the program is funded through a combination of local District funds and federal Department of Energy Home Electrification and Appliances Rebate (HEAR) funds. As a result, additional requirements may apply depending on the funding source for my project. The specific requirement will be outlined in this application and detailed in the homeowner agreement, which you will be required to sign before the start of your project. I also understand and acknowledge that if I participate in AHEP, my utility bills may increase.

Solar for All (SFA)

I’m interested in installing a free residential net-metered solar system on my home or signing up with DOEE to receive community solar electricity bill credits.

By applying for AHEP, I acknowledge and understand that that this program currently is operating with both local District and federal Department of Energy Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates funds. I also understand and acknowledge that if I participate in AHEP my utility bills may increase.

Have you been contacted by a contractor to electrify your home through AHEP? If so, please provide the company name here:

Have you been contacted by a contractor to install solar on your roof through SFA? If so, please provide the company name here:

Customer Information

Do you rent or own your home?

Rent

Own

What type of home do you live in?

Single-family detached home (detached house)

Single-family attached home (townhouse, row house, etc)

Small apartment building (any building with two to four units/apartments or less)

Unit owner in a large apartment building (any building with five to twenty units/apartments)

Number of Units/Apartments

NOTE: If you live in an apartment/multifamily building with 5-20 units, you can only apply through this application if you own your individual unit, the equipment to be replaced resides within your unit, and the electrification process has no impacts to the rest of the building. This will be determined once you are income qualified and a walkthrough is conducted. If you do not own your unit and have in-unit eligible equipment, you should not apply through this application. However, your building may qualify for the Affordable Multifamily Electrification Program.

Your Information

First Name:

Last Name:

Installation Address (*Must live in the District of Columbia)

Unit/Apt #

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Ward:

Primary Phone Number:

Alt Phone Number:

Preferred method of contact

Primary Phone

Alt Phone

What's the best time of day to reach you by phone?

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Because you selected Other, please provide more details:

Please provide all applicable account numbers

Pepco Account Number:

Washington Gas Account Number:

Oil/Fuel Provider Name:

Oil/Fuel Account Number:

Notes for the following question:

If you are confirmed eligible and your home is determined to be suitable for rooftop solar, you will be able to receive electricity bill credits. To continue receiving credits, you must remain income qualified as determined by the DOEE. Credits can be made avaialbe to you if you:

can't install rooftop solar on your roof, or
don't want to install rooftop solar on your roof, or
are waiting for the DCSEU to qualify and install your rooftop solar project.

If you are determined eligible and you subsequently receive rooftop solar, you will be disenrolled from the community solar program at that time. Your answer does not disqualify you from rooftop solar, and the income qualification requirements for community solar and rooftop solar are the same.

Would you like to apply for Solar for All Community Solar with the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)?

No, I only want to be considered for rooftop solar

Yes, please share my request with DOEE

Property Owner Information

Property Owner First Name:

Property Owner Last Name:

Property Owner’s Email Address:

Property Owner Phone Number:

Property Owner Mailing Address

City:

Zip Code:

Home Information

How many bedrooms & bathrooms does your home have?

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Is your home “historic” or in a historic district?

Not sure

Yes

Is your home located in the Deanwood or River Terrace neighborhoods?

Not sure

Yes

Do you currently have internet access in your home?

Not sure

Yes

Does your home have any roof leaks or structural damage?

Not sure

Yes

Does your home have any electrical issues?

Not sure

Yes

Does your home have any issues with its cooling or heating systems?

Not sure

Yes

Because you answered yes, please provide details of issue:

What type of heating system does your home have?

Boiler with radiators

Furnace with vents

Heat pump

Electric baseboard

None

Not sure

What type of cooling system does your home have?

Window air conditioning

Central air conditioning

Heat pump

None

Not sure

Please identify which of the following in your home use natural gas or oil:

Water heater/boiler

Heating system

Stove/Range

Clothes dryer

Other gas equipment

No gas equipment

Income Verification and Supporting Documentation

Note:

Qualifying households must meet the income guidelines posted here.
Provide a copy of their most recent energy utility bills.

If you are requesting services for Solar for All (SFA) or Affordable Home Electrification Program (AHEP), please attach copies of:

Upload Pepco Bill

Upload Washington Gas Bill

Upload Other Fuel/Oil Company Bill

Upload Signed Pepco Authorization Form

Upload Signed Washington Gas Authorization Form

Head of Household

Head of Household Age:

Head of Household Income:

Note for the following question: You will need to upload an official letter of certification if you received assistance from any of the programs listed.

Please upload the following:

Head of household Social Security Card

Head of Household ID

Head of Household Proof of Income

Official Letter of Certification

Household Members

Household is defined as one or more individuals who live together.
Members of the household do not need to be related by blood, marriage or in any other legal capacity.
Family members who are away from the household for a certain period of time may be considered part of the household.

Enter each household member below along with their SSN, age, and income.

Member 1

First Name:

Last Name:

SSN/TAX I.D. Number:

Age:

Income:

Social Security Card

ID Card

Proof of Income

Member 2

First Name:

Last Name:

SSN/TAX I.D. Number:

Age:

Income:

Social Security Card

ID Card

Proof of Income

Member 3

First Name:

Last Name:

SSN/TAX I.D. Number:

Age:

Income:

Social Security Card

ID Card

Proof of Income

Member 4

First Name:

Last Name:

SSN/TAX I.D. Number:

Age:

Income:

Social Security Card

ID Card

Proof of Income

Member 5

First Name:

Last Name:

SSN/TAX I.D. Number:

Age:

Income:

Social Security Card

ID Card

Proof of Income

Member 6

First Name:

Last Name:

SSN/TAX I.D. Number:

Age:

Income:

Social Security Card

ID Card

Proof of Income

Member 7

First Name:

Last Name:

SSN/TAX I.D. Number:

Age:

Income:

Social Security Card

ID Card

Proof of Income

Member 8

First Name:

Last Name:

SSN/TAX I.D. Number:

Age:

Income:

Social Security Card

ID Card

Proof of Income

Member 9

First Name:

Last Name:

SSN/TAX I.D. Number:

Age:

Income:

Social Security Card

ID Card

Proof of Income

Member 10

First Name:

Last Name:

SSN/TAX I.D. Number:

Age:

Income:

Social Security Card

ID Card

Proof of Income

Application Terms and Conditions

Please note that if the applicant is a tenant, the home/building owner must complete a separate acknowledgement form.

I understand that this application is only for the services requested above.
I understand that this application does not guarantee that I will receive services through AHEP or SFA programs.
I understand that if I am approved to receive services, I must provide full access to my home so that all DCSEU-authorized subcontractors can install approved measures by the deadline specified by the DCSEU or September 15, 2025, whichever comes first.
I understand that additional terms and conditions may apply. The DCSEU reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to request information not requested on this application or modify program requirements at any time. The DCSEU will make a good faith effort to keep all applicants informed of additional terms and conditions and any programmatic changes.
I understand that the DCSEU may share my application or information about my project in accordance with the DCSEU's privacy policy.

Statement of Truth and Authorization for Verification

I swear or affirm I am an adult, and that all information on this application, and all information I submitted or will submit in support of this application, is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge, ability, and belief. I understand I can be penalized by fine and/or imprisonment for making false statements. My signature on this application grants the DCSEU and DOEE permission to contact any government entity, business, or person DOEE deems necessary to verify the information I have provided.

AHEP and SFA Terms and Conditions

Below are some general terms and conditions that apply to the AHEP and SFA Programs. I understand that additional terms and conditions may apply. I will have the opportunity to review and approve any additional terms and conditions before any work begins in my home.

Site Visit

I grant permission to the DCSEU (or its Subcontractor), DOEE and DOB to schedule and complete a site visit at my home to help determine my or my home’s eligibility to participate in the program(s) requested above. This may include, but is not limited to, collecting information and photographs about my environmental and sustainability goals, the equipment installed in my home (such as heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical panel, etc.), structural elements of my home (e.g., the condition of my roof), and occupancy and comfort requirements. All site visits will be scheduled in consultation with me.

Installation

I understand that if I do not own the home listed above, any equipment, materials, and supplies installed by the DCSEU (or its Subcontractor) will become the property of the homeowner. This includes the installation of a Photovoltaic (PV) Solar System and/or Battery Storage System, if applicable.

Furthermore, I acknowledge that upon determination of my eligibility for a DCSEU program, I will have the opportunity to review and approve the equipment, materials, and/or supplies to be installed in my home in a Homeowner Agreement between myself (or the property owner, if I am not the property owner) and the assigned installing subcontractor (“subcontractor”). The DCSEU neither directly nor indirectly recommends and/or endorses any specific manufacturers or equipment. Therefore, the Homeowner Agreement will only include a general description of the equipment, materials, and/or supplies (e.g., programmable thermostat or heat pump water heater). Additionally, it is important to note that not all equipment, materials, and/or supplies are eligible for installation under the DCSEU's AHEP Program (e.g., cold climate heat pumps or WiFi enabled thermostats).

If I am eligible for the AHEP Program, the subcontractor and I will enter into the Homeowner Agreement, and the DCSEU authorize the subcontractor to complete the installation. I will have the opportunity to coordinate specific installation time(s) and detail(s) with the subcontractor.

Disposal of Equipment

Unless otherwise set forth in a Homeowner Agreement, the DCSEU is not responsible for the proper disposal or recycling of any waste generated as part of my participation in this project. For AHEP related projects, the subcontractor will be responsible for the proper removal and disposal or recycling of waste generated by the installation as covered in the Homeowner Agreement. For SFA related projects, the subcontractor will be responsible for the proper removal and disposal or recycling of waste generated by the installation and/or authorized repair services.

Post-installation Verification, and QA/QC Inspection

I grant permission to the DCSEU (or its subcontractor), DOEE and DOB to schedule and complete a post-installation Installation, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) inspection at the home listed on the Customer Application Form upon completion of my project to verify all equipment has been installed and complies with the DCSEU program requirements (note: the QA/QC inspection is a program specific inspection and completely separate from any inspections completed by the District Department of Buildings). This inspection may include collecting information and photographing any work completed by the subcontractor before issuing payment to the subcontractor. I further agree to allow the DCSEU reasonable access to the installed equipment and all documents pertaining to their installation for five years after project completion.

Customer's Utility Data and Other Information

I grant permission to DCSEU (or its subcontractor), DOEE, and the US Department of Energy (US DOE) to review my electric (PEPCO) and gas (Washington Gas) account information and data associated with the home listed above, as applicable, both prior to installation and after installation for a period up to five (5) years. I also authorize PEPCO and Washington Gas to share online information with DOEE, US DOE, and the DCSEU (or its subcontractors) for up to five (5) years from my signature date on this application. Additionally, if necessary, I agree to cooperate with DCSEU to complete or provide any additional consents required to access or obtain my utility account information and data.

Disclaimer; Warranty

Customer acknowledges that any guidance, advice, or estimates of professional services and/or energy savings, costs, and benefits provided by the DCSEU are not guaranteed expressly or implicitly; actual savings and costs may differ from estimates due to many factors, including but not limited to the services performed and the specific details related to your home (e.g., comfort requirements, weather, changes in use, and equipment maintenance, etc.). Customer acknowledges the importance of conducting an independent evaluation and making decisions based on their unique circumstances. The guidance, advice, or estimates provided by the DCSEU shall serve as general information and shall not be a substitute for the Customer's thorough evaluation and decision-making process. The DCSEU does not warrant the performance of equipment installed, and disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. The minimum requirements for any labor and manufacturer's warranties will be as set forth in a summary email between Customer and Subcontractor after the project has been fully completed. Participating customers are required to disclosure any materials changes to the information and/or documentation submitted to the DCSEU as a part of the application process before any work is installed in the home/property.

Taxes

Customer also understands that the incentives provided by the DCSEU (in the form of no-cost installation performed by the Subcontractor) may be considered taxable income. Any taxes or other governmental assessments that result from Customer's receipt of the benefits in this Customer Application or the Homeowner Agreement will be the responsibility of Customer.

Environmental capacity credits

Customer agrees that the DCSEU (or its Subcontractors) holds the sole rights to all electric system capacity credits and environmental credits associated with the AHEP or SFA project, such credits to be used for the benefit of District of Columbia ratepayers.

If you acknowledge all the terms above, please check this box

If you agree to the terms above, please type your full name here:

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