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DC SREC Market

Navigate the District's robust SREC market with SAMS. We help solar owners maximize the value of their solar renewable energy certificates.

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The District's SREC Market

Latest Bid Price

Per SREC • Indicative

2026 SACP

$440

5.00% solar req.

The DC SREC market has remained strong with high prices. In-state systems only (July 2011 legislation)

Market Prices

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Quick Facts

  • In-state only: D.C. legislation (July 2011) restricts participation to District systems.
  • DC SRECs have a useful life of 5 years.
  • Revenue grade meter and monthly readings required.

Market Requirements

DC SREC market requirements as currently set by city legislation:

Solar Requirement

Reaching 9.00% by 2032. See schedule below for annual targets.

Meter Readings

Revenue grade meter and monthly readings required.

Eligibility Start Date

Based on approval to operate date from the local utility.

SREC Useful Life

DC SRECs have a useful life of 5 years.

SACP & Solar Requirement Schedule

The SACP is the penalty electricity suppliers pay per missing SREC. It sets a price ceiling for SRECs. See the table for annual solar requirements and SACP amounts.

Energy Year% Solar RequirementSACP
20233.00%$500
20243.65%$480
20254.30%$460
2026(current)5.00%$440
20275.65%$420
20286.30%$400
20297.00%$380