Solar Panels
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Solar Panels, from most recent to least.
A Solar Panel Primer for DC Residents
UrbanTurf Staff | December 8th 2025
UrbanTurf takes a look at the options DC homeowners and residents have to take advantage of solar power.... read»
A Large Solar Farm is Pitched in Montgomery County
Nena Perry-Brown | July 12th 2021
The panels would produce roughly 1,950 kW AC for Pepco's power grid to benefit area residents.... read»
A Bill in Montgomery County Aims to Power 50,000 Homes With Solar Energy
Nena Perry-Brown | January 22nd 2020
Councilmember Hans Riemer and Council Vice President Tom Hucker introduced a bill to permit community solar farms on up to 2% of the 93,000 acres the ... read»
DC's Guidance to Homeowners Who Want to Go Green in Historic Districts
Nena Perry-Brown | November 8th 2019
DC's Sustainability Guide for Older and Historic Buildings explains how to balance the competing priorities of energy efficiency and historic preserva... read»
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Office of Planning Moves to Bring Solar Power to Every DC Neighborhood
Nena Perry-Brown | February 8th 2019
Two weeks after a community solar installation was applied for in Ward 8, the Office of Planning is proposing similar projects as by-right across the ... read»
A Proposed Solar Array Would Deliver Power to Ward 8
Nena Perry-Brown | January 25th 2019
GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic is proceeding with a zoning application which would pave the way for construction of a "Community Renewable Energy Faci... read»
Solar Panels to be Required on New California Homes
Nena Perry-Brown | May 9th 2018
California is upping the ante on alternative energy with a new requirement that all new homes include solar panels.... read»
Which DC Neighborhoods Have the Most Solar Potential?
Nena Perry-Brown | June 21st 2017
A new tool from Google intends to help homeowners calculate how well-suited their house is for a solar panel installation.... read»
Tesla Partners on Solar Panels For Existing Roofs
Nena Perry-Brown | April 11th 2017
Nearly six months after unveiling a sleek line of solar roof tiles, Tesla has partnered with Panasonic on an exclusive solar panel option.... read»
Under Contract: Selling Like Dominoes
Nena Perry-Brown | October 17th 2016
In this installment of Under Contract, UrbanTurf takes a look at three recently-featured listings that sold one after another. ... read»
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