Dominion Energy and Pepco do not interconnect a wish. They interconnect listed equipment on a service that already has a legal place for it. That is why solar-ready work happens at the panel, not on a sales deck.
Key Takeaways
- The utility application comes later, when equipment is actually proposed.
- What we do now: load calc, bus rating, grounding, directory, reserved space.
- Typical 200-amp solar-ready upgrade: $3,500–$7,500.
- We do not file a generation interconnection for an array that is not being installed.
What “interconnection ready” means on our invoice
It means the electrical system will not be the reason a later application fails. It does not mean permission to operate. Permission to operate is a utility step after equipment exists.
Need a Panel Upgrade?
Outdated or overloaded electrical panels are a safety risk. Our team specializes in 200-amp upgrades throughout Northern Virginia, with same-day panel assessments available. Call (571) 444-6886 to get started.
Why the electrician should do this visit
The same crew already opening the panel for an EV charger or replacement can leave the backfeed path documented. A solar-only quote that skips that step is how homeowners buy a second panel day.
Start at solar-ready panels.
