Solar Incentives in Washington State

Solar Incentives in Washington State

Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) is offering solar incentives in Washington State.  As noted on its website:

“Costs for photovoltaic systems installed in Western Washington average $8,500 to $11,000 per kilowatt (kW) installed, depending on system size and complexity. An optimally located 1 kW system in Snohomish County or Camano Island will generate approximately 1,100 kWh per year.”

This week, the Herald Net (based in Everett, WA) published a report that the PUD has been giving rebates to its customers who go solar with solar hot water systems and/or PV panels.

“Commercial, industrial and municipal customers that install new PV systems can receive a cash incentive of $500 per installed kW, up to $10,000 for pre-approved qualified systems.”

Snohomish County PUD in Everett, WA

And, for residential customers, the following solar incentives are offered:

“Customers may choose a cash incentive of $500 per installed kW, up to $2,500, for pre-approved, qualified new systems. Optionally, customers may apply for a 2.9% APR loan of up to $25,000 to finance the installation instead of the cash incentive.”

To set the best example possible, the company is installing solar panels itself on its headquarters this year.

Fortunately, Snohomish County PUD is not the only utility that is taking the lead with respect to solar power systems.  Spurred on by tax incentives and rebates, many companies are helping their customers become more energy efficient and “green.”  You can expect to see many more homeowners install solar arrays in the coming years with government supporting efforts to become less reliant on fossil fuel-based energy.

Want to see more about the green power program in the Evergreen State:

Time for more utilities to step up and offer solar incentives for their customers.

Have any success stories to offer with respect to your own electric company?  Please share below!

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