Many property owners in Washington, DC are looking to roof solar panels in an effort to green their buildings and reduce energy costs. As an owner of a historic property protected by The L'Enfant Trust and located in a historic district, you have special responsibilities and factors to consider before installing solar panels. Some of the questions you should ask yourself are:

• What is the best type of solar panel for my property?
• Can my roof handle the size and number of solar panels required to provide optimal energy?
• Can the solar panels be installed and removed without harming the building and historic material?
• Can the installed solar panels be easily reversed if I decide not to use them or if I sell the property?
• How visible will the solar panels be from the front, back, and sides of my property?
• What do solar panels look like and will there be glare from the sun?
• Where will the inverter and conduit lines for the solar panels be located on the property?

For further information, please visit the National Park Service's website here.