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Washington State Solar Energy Incentives

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Washington is well known for being forward thinking in terms of renewable energy. They were the second state, following Colorado to pass their Renewable Energy Standard through a ballot initiative. Their initiative calls for the state utilities to source 15% of their electricity from renewable energy sources by the year 2020. While the number is not as ambitious as California’s 33%, it is more ambitious than the majority of the country.

Geographically, and much to casual observers’ surprise, Washington is a prime candidate for solar. Despite its northern position and heavily rains, the state gets an average of 5 kilowatt hours of sunlight per square meter. The number is similar to that of other Northern states such as Maine and New York.

The state is no stranger to renewable energy incentives, and is one of the many states to offer a net metering policy to residential and business solar arrays, solar thermal electric, wind, small hydroelectric and other renewable energy applications. Under their net metering plan any excess energy generated is credited to the customer’s net bill at a retail rate. With the numerous debates around the retail rate dropping to a wholesale rate, the incentive has aided numerous renewable energy systems owners in increasing their return on investment.

In addition, Washington Utility Loan and Rebate Programs provide low-interest loans and rebate programs for photovoltaics. Rebates are set at a rate of $400 per kilowatt or up to $1,200, while loans provide financing up to $10,000 at a 4.9% interest rate. These loans are offered through the Klickitat rebate and loan program, in order to qualify participants are encouraged to contact the organization directly to get the process started.


Renewable Energy Incentives

Green Building Incentive:
  • Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard for Affordable Housing
  • Seattle - Density Bonus for Green Buildings
Industry Recruitment / Support:
  • Tax Abatement for Solar Manufacturers
Local Grant Program:
  • King County - LEED Grants Program
  • Seattle / King County - Built Green Grant Program
Private Grant Program:
  • BEF - Solar 4R Schools
Production Incentive:
  • Chelan County PUD - Sustainable Natural Alternative Power Producers Program
  • Northwest Solar Cooperative - Green Tag Purchase
  • Okanogan County PUD - Sustainable Natural Alternative Power Program
  • Orcas Power & Light - Production Incentive
  • Washington Renewable Energy Production Incentives
Sales Tax Exemption:
  • Renewable Energy Sales and Use Tax Exemption
State Grant Program:
  • WSU Extension Energy Program - Manufacturing Efficiency Program
Utility Grant Program:
  • Chelan Country PUD - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Puget Sound Energy - Commercial New Construction Energy Efficiency Grant Program
  • Puget Sound Energy - Commercial Retrofit Energy Efficiency Grant Program
  • Puget Sound Energy - Resource Conservation Manager Program
Utility Loan Program:
  • Chelan County PUD - Residential Weatherization Loan Program
  • Clallam County PUD - Residential and Small Business Solar & Efficiency Loan Programs
  • Clark Public Utilities - Residential Heat Pump Loan Program
  • Clark Public Utilities - Residential Weatherization Loan Program
  • Clark Public Utilities - Solar Energy Equipment Loan
  • Ferry County PUD #1 - Off-Grid Solar PV Financial Assistance
  • Franklin County PUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program
  • Franklin County PUD - Solar Energy System Loan
  • Grant County PUD - Residential Loan Program
  • Grays Harbor PUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program
  • Grays Harbor PUD - Solar Water Heater Loan
  • Klickitat PUD - Loan Program
  • Okanogan PUD - Conservation Loan Program
  • Pacific County PUD - Solar Water Heater Loan
  • Port Angeles Public Works & Utilities - Solar Energy and Energy Efficiency Loan Program
  • Richland Energy Services - Residential Energy Conservation Loan Program
  • Snohomish County PUD No 1 - Conservation Loan Program
  • Snohomish County PUD No 1 - Solar Express Loan Program
  • Tacoma Power - Single Family Weatherization Loan Program
Utility Rebate Program:
  • Avista Utilities - Commercial HVAC Variable Frequency Drive Initiative
  • Avista Utilities - Commercial Lighting Energy Efficiency Program
  • Avista Utilities - LED Traffic Signal Incentive Program
  • Avista Utilities - LEED (NC or EB) Certification Incentive Program
  • Avista Utilities - Power Management for Personal Computer (PC) Networks
  • Avista Utilities - Premium Efficiency Motors Program
  • Avista Utilities - Residential Home Improvement and New Home Construction Energy Efficiency Incentives
  • Avista Utilities - Site-Specific Energy Efficiency Incentives
  • Avista Utilities - Supermarket and Grocery Store Refrigeration Rebates
  • Benton PUD - Commercial and Agricultural Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
  • Benton PUD - Energy Efficient Manufactured Homes Rebate Program
  • Benton PUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
  • Cascade Natural Gas - Conservation Incentives for Existing Homes
  • Cascade Natural Gas - Conservation Incentives for New Homes
  • Clallam County PUD - Residential & Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Clark Public Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
  • Clark Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Clark Public Utilities - Solar Water Heater Rebate
  • Columbia Rural Electric Association - Irrigation Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Columbia Rural Electric Association - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Cowlitz County PUD - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
  • Cowlitz County PUD - Energy Star Homes Program for Builders
  • Cowlitz County PUD - H2 Advantage Plus Residential Heat Pump Program
  • Cowlitz County PUD - Residential Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program
  • Cowlitz County PUD - Residential Weatherization Plus Program
  • Ferry County PUD #1 - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
  • Franklin County PUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Franklin County PUD - Solar Energy System Rebate
  • Grant County PUD - EnergyStar New Home Certification Program
  • Grant County PUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Grays Harbor PUD - Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Grays Harbor PUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Grays Harbor PUD - Solar Water Heater Rebate
  • Inland Power & Light Company - Agricultural Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
  • Inland Power & Light Company - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
  • Klickitat PUD - Solar PV Rebate
  • Lakeview Light and Power - Commercial Lighting Rebate Program
  • Lakeview Light and Power - Energy Smart Commercial Rebate Program
  • Lewis County PUD - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Lewis County PUD - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Mason County PUD 3 - Appliance Rebate Program
  • Mason County PUD 3 - Commercial Conservation Rebate Program
  • Mason County PUD 3 - Residential Energy Improvement Rebate Program
  • Modern Electric Water Company - Residential Efficiency Rebate Program
  • NW Natural - Residential Energy Efficient Furnace Rebate Program
  • Okanogan County PUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Orcas Power & Light - Photovoltaic Rebate
  • Orcas Power & Light - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Pacific County PUD - Solar Water Heater Rebate
  • Pacific Power - Energy FinAnswer (For Large Commercial, Industrial and Irrigation Facilities)
  • Pacific Power - Energy Star New Homes Program for Builders
  • Pacific Power - FinAnswer Express (For Smaller Commercial, Industrial and Irrigation Facilities)
  • Pacific Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
  • Pend Oreille PUD - Commercial and Industrial Rebate Program
  • Pend Oreille PUD - Manufactured Home Rebate Program
  • Port Angeles Public Works & Utilities - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Port Angeles Public Works & Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Port Angeles Public Works & Utilities - Solar Energy System Rebate
  • Puget Sound Energy - Commercial Energy Efficient Equipment Rebate Programs
  • Puget Sound Energy - Commercial HVAC Equipment Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Puget Sound Energy - Commercial Lighting & Lighting Controls Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
  • Puget Sound Energy - Commercial Premium-Efficiency Motor Rebate Program
  • Puget Sound Energy - Manufactured Home Rebate Program
  • Puget Sound Energy - Multi-Family Efficiency Programs
  • Puget Sound Energy - Portable Classroom Energy Efficient Controls Rebate Program
  • Puget Sound - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
  • Richland Energy Services - Energy Efficient Commercial Lighting Program
  • Richland Energy Services - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Richland Energy Services - Residential Solar Power Rebate Program
  • Seattle City Light - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
  • Seattle City Light - Cool Rebates Program
  • Seattle City Light - Multi-Family Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Seattle City Light - New Construction Incentive Program
  • Seattle City Light - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Seattle City Light - Vending Machine Rebate Program
  • Snohomish County PUD No 1 - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Snohomish County PUD No 1 - New Homes Rebate Program for Builders
  • Snohomish County PUD No 1 - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Snohomish County PUD No 1 - Solar Express Rebate Program
  • Tacoma Power  - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
  • Tacoma Power - Residential Heat Pump Rebate Program
  • Vera Irrigation District #15 - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Rules, Regulations and Policies

Appliance / Equipment Efficiency Standards:
  • Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Standards
Building Energy Code:
  • Washington State Energy Code for Buildings
Energy Standards for Public Buildings:
  • Green Building and Energy Reduction Standards for State Agencies
  • Seattle - Sustainable Building Policy
Generation Disclosure:
  • Fuel Mix Disclosure
Green Power Purchasing / Aggregation:
  • Clark County - Green Power Purchasing
  • Seattle - Green Power Purchasing
Interconnection:
  • Interconnection Standards
Mandatory Utility Green Power Option:
  • Mandatory Utility Green Power Option
Net Metering:
  • Grays Harbor PUD - Net Metering
  • Washington - Net Metering
Renewables Portfolio Standard:
  • Renwable Energy Standard
Solar Access Law/Guideline:
  • Solar Easements & Access Law


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