Montgomery County · Maryland
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Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg homeowners earn Maryland's CleanEnergy Rebate and cut bills with Pepco net metering.
214 days
Sunny Days/Year
$1,500/yr
Avg. Annual Savings
10–14 years
Payback Period
$16,500
Avg. System Cost
About Solar in Gaithersburg
Why Gaithersburg Homeowners Are Going Solar
Gaithersburg is one of Montgomery County's largest cities and a strong solar market in the DC suburbs. Pepco serves Gaithersburg and offers net metering for residential solar customers. Maryland's CleanEnergy Rebate and SREC program make solar a smart investment.
Gaithersburg's planned communities and suburban neighborhoods make it ideal for residential solar installations. state and local incentives (note: the 30% federal ITC expired December 31, 2025) stacks with Maryland's incentives for significant savings.
SunLynk connects Gaithersburg homeowners with pre-vetted local solar installers who understand Montgomery County's permitting requirements and Pepco's interconnection process.
Why go solar in Gaithersburg?
- MD CleanEnergy Rebate $1,000
- MD SREC program generates additional income
- Pepco net metering at retail rates
- 100% property tax exemption
- Average payback of 7–10 years
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Homeowners
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Avg Rating
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Installers
Available Incentives
Solar Incentives for Gaithersburg Homeowners
Federal Solar Tax Credit -- Expired
Tax CreditThe 30% federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Homeowners purchasing in 2026 no longer qualify. Solar leases and PPAs are the exception -- the installer can claim commercial credits and pass savings through in the monthly rate.
Maryland CleanEnergy Rebate
RebateMaryland's CleanEnergy Rebate provides $1,000 for residential solar installations.
Maryland SREC Program
State ProgramEarn Solar Renewable Energy Credits for every 1,000 kWh your system produces.
Pepco Net Metering
Net MeteringPepco offers net metering for Gaithersburg residential solar customers at retail rates.
Property Tax Exemption
Tax ExemptionMaryland exempts solar energy systems from local property tax assessments.
Common Questions
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