DC Historic District – Solar Panels Not Visible From the Front Wiring Conduit Run is Hidden From Front View per Historic District Guidelines It’s nearly impossible to tell which house has solar! The PEPCO cut-off switch is required by code to be near the PEPCO meter and is the only visible solar equipment component in the front Another view of the PEPCO cut-off switch: The PEPCO cut-off switch is required by code to be near the PEPCO meter and is the only visible solar equipment component in the front. Solar Panels Only Visible From Back Alley
If you are concerned about getting solar installed in a DC Historical District, Advanced Solar is familiar with the codes and requirements and can design and install a Solar Photovoltaic System to power your home using the DC Free Solar Program, with the equipment invisible from the front of the house, as per most Historical District requirements.
The only component you will see is the AC disconnect switch as required by PEPCO, which dictates that the disconnect switch needs to be near the PEPCO meter with nothing mounted in front of the meter. Therefore, nothing can obscure the meter from view due to the need for PEPCO personnel to quickly find and disconnect power during service to their electrical system.