"D.C. Region Aims for 250,000 Solar Rooftops by 2030"
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) has set an ambitious goal of installing solar panels on 250,000 rooftops in the Washington, D.C. metro region, including Northern Virginia and parts of Maryland, by 2030. While the target may be challenging given the current number of rooftop solar installations in the area, programs and funding opportunities are available to support the initiative. The MWCOG aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the region's reliance on onsite renewables. Virginia's Clean Economy Act and existing programs in Northern Virginia are expected to accelerate rooftop solar installations. Collaboration, incentives, and awareness are key to achieving the goal.