Solar Solutions for Every Situation

Whether you own your home, lead a congregation, run a non-profit, or rent an apartment, there is a solar option that works for you.

Residential Solar Consulting

Going solar is one of the smartest investments a Maryland homeowner can make, but only if the system is designed right, priced fairly, and financed wisely. Jackie does not sell one company’s product. She compares proposals from multiple top-rated installers and helps you choose the best fit for your home.

What Jackie covers for homeowners:

• Roof and site evaluation for solar readiness
• System design review and equipment comparison
• Side-by-side installer proposals from vetted partners
• Financing analysis: cash purchase, solar loans, leases, and PPAs
• Battery storage options and backup power planning
• Maryland SRECs and Solar Access Grant guidance

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Commercial Solar for Churches and Non-Profits

Churches, houses of worship, schools, and non-profit organizations face a unique challenge: they often cannot claim the federal solar tax credit directly. But that does not mean solar is out of reach. Through power purchase agreements (PPAs), your organization can go solar with zero upfront cost and start saving on electricity from day one.

Jackie works with commercial solar partners who specialize in faith-based and non-profit projects. Together, they handle the entire process from initial feasibility through installation and ongoing monitoring.

Typical benefits for churches and non-profits:

• $0 out of pocket – no capital investment required
• Immediate savings on monthly electricity costs
• Locked-in energy rates that protect against utility price increases
• Federal Direct Pay ITC covering up to 60% of system cost
• Visible commitment to environmental stewardship and Creation care
• Professional installation and long-term system monitoring

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Solar Without Panels (Community Solar)

Not everyone can put solar panels on their roof. Maybe you rent your home. Maybe your roof is shaded by trees. Maybe your HOA does not allow panels. Maryland’s community solar program was created for exactly these situations.

With community solar, you subscribe to a share of a local solar farm and receive credits on your electricity bill. You save money on energy without installing anything on your property. No panels, no equipment, no maintenance.

Community solar is ideal for:

• Renters and apartment dwellers
• Homeowners with shaded or unsuitable roofs
• Properties with HOA restrictions on solar panels
• Anyone who wants solar savings without rooftop installation

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Grant and Incentive Navigation

Maryland offers some of the strongest solar incentives in the country. Jackie helps homeowners, churches, and businesses identify and capture every available incentive:

• Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) – Earn tradeable credits for every megawatt-hour your system produces
• Maryland Solar Access Grant – State grant program for qualified residential solar installations
• Maryland Energy Storage Grant – Funding for residential and commercial battery storage systems
• Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) – 30% for homeowners, up to 60% for non-profits via Direct Pay
• Local utility programs – BGE, Pepco, SMECO, and other utility-specific incentives