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In a press release issued on May 4, 2026, The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) reports another year of growth in local solar energy adoption, driven by increased community engagement and continued policy support for renewable energy.

According to the newly released  2026 Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Report for compliance year 2025, the solar capacity eligible for the District’s RPS Program increased to 373.7 megawatts (MW), surpassing the estimated solar capacity needed to meet the 4.30% solar requirement. The growth is a testament to the District’s continued investment in clean energy, an expanding community solar network, and strategic regulatory efforts to increase local impact.

“Our latest RPS report makes it clear that the District’s clean energy momentum isn’t just continuing, it’s accelerating,” said Commission Chairman Emile C. Thompson. “With smarter policies and stronger community participation, we’re expanding solar capacity while strengthening equity, reliability, and resilience across the grid. While the District continues to meet its ambitious renewable goals, the Commission remains focused on the significant financial impact on ratepayers. Market data from April 2026 highlights the premium cost of local compliance, with D.C. solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) well above average. The Commission will continue to monitor these increasing RPS compliance costs and their impact on District residents.”

Other highlights from the report include:

• The total certified solar capacity, including systems outside of the District but on eligible feeders, reached 373.7 MW.
• More than 11,000 District residents are now subscribed to community solar projects. • SREC prices remained among the highest in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• The total compliance fees paid by retail suppliers in 2025 was $145,730—down from $3.9 million for the 2024 compliance year.