Solar Panel Installation in Silver Spring, MD
Montgomery County stacks a $5,000 local property tax credit on top of Maryland’s state solar grant — among the richest incentive combinations in the DMV.
$0.178
Avg. $/kWh
1,530
Sun Hrs/Yr
$58
SREC $/MWh
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Montgomery County offers a property tax credit worth up to $5,000 for a qualifying residential solar installation, and income-qualified households can stack the Maryland Solar Access Program on top, at $750 per kW up to $7,500 — a combination few other DMV jurisdictions match. Downtown Silver Spring’s rowhouses and condos sit alongside the more spread-out Four Corners and Woodside Park neighborhoods, so system sizing varies widely across town; Pepco MD’s 1:1 net metering tariff and Maryland’s SREC market (currently around $58/MWh) apply uniformly regardless of which part of Silver Spring you’re in. Between the county credit, the state grant and Maryland SRECs, most Silver Spring homeowners see a materially faster payback than the national average — and that stack is entirely local, so it is unaffected by the residential federal credit ending on December 31, 2025.
Silver Spring Solar at a Glance
These are the figures a Silver Spring solar quote starts from. They come from the same per-ZIP data behind our service area directory.
- Utility: Pepco MD
- County or district: Montgomery County, Maryland
- Average electric rate: $0.178 per kWh
- Annual sun hours: 1,530
- SREC value: $58 per MWh
Silver Spring Solar Incentives & Tax Benefits
- Maryland Solar Access Program ($750/kW up to $7,500, income-qualified)
- Montgomery County $5,000 Property Tax Credit
- Pepco MD 1:1 Net Metering
- Maryland SREC Market ($58/MWh)
Also Serving Silver Spring-Area Neighborhoods
- Downtown Silver Spring
- Four Corners
- Woodside Park
- Forest Glen
- North Woodside
- Long Branch
- White Oak
Silver Spring Solar FAQs
How much do solar panels cost in Silver Spring, MD?
Most Silver Spring homes need an 8–12 kW system, typically $23,000–$34,000 before incentives — meaningfully reduced by Montgomery County’s $5,000 property tax credit, and by the Maryland Solar Access Program if your household is income-eligible. The residential federal credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025 and is quoted at $0.
What is the Montgomery County solar property tax credit?
Montgomery County offers a one-time property tax credit of up to $5,000 for qualifying residential solar installations — applied for after installation, on top of state and federal incentives.
Does Pepco offer net metering in Montgomery County?
Yes — Pepco’s Maryland territory, which covers Silver Spring, provides 1:1 net metering, crediting exported solar power at the full retail electric rate.
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