WattBuy’s Guide to

Solar Energy in
Washington

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The State of Solar in Washington

Here are a few numbers showing how popular solar energy is in Washington and how much solar energy potential there is on average.

5,759

Houses with solar panels

(circa 2019)*

889 kWh

Average monthly energy use per household

10 kW

Average system size

829 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

How much does solar cost in Washington?

Average solar panel installation

$27,529

Federal Incentives

$8,259

Total

$19,270

Average monthly bill without solar

$89

Average monthly bill with solar

$6

Solar will pay for itself in

19 years
Tax Credits Available

Free money (kind of)

The Inflation Reduction Act has made it easier and more affordable than ever to go solar, thanks to a 30% federal tax credit. This means that for every $10,000 you spend on solar panels, you can deduct $3,000 from your federal taxes.

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Washington can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Solar Incentives in Washington

Renewable Energy Sales and Use Tax ExemptionSee Details
Clark Public Utilities - Solar Energy Equipment LoanSee Details
Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard for Affordable HousingSee Details
Renewable Energy System Incentive ProgramSee Details

The Solar Process

Getting solar panels may seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what you can expect.

1

Understand your energy needs

Take a closer look at your energy usage to determine how much solar power you'll require.

2

Get quotes and choose an installer

Reach out to multiple solar companies to gather quotes and select the one that best fits your needs and budget.

3

Design the system

Work with your chosen installer to design a solar system customized to your specific requirements and goals.

4

Obtain the necessary permit

Take care of the paperwork and permits required by local authorities before installing your solar panels.

5

Install solar panels

Let the professionals handle the installation of your solar panels and related equipment.

This takes 28 days on average.

6

Inspection time

Have your newly installed solar system inspected to ensure it meets safety and quality standards.

This takes 3 days on average.

7

Lights on!

Connect your solar system to the electrical grid and start generating clean, renewable energy for your home or business.

This takes 5 days on average.

Solar Installers in Washington

Tesla

tesla.com

Coverage

Nationwide

Solgen Power

solgenpower.com

Coverage

AZ, ID, KY, OH, OR, TX, WA

Infinity Solar USA

www.infinitysolarusa.com

Coverage

AZ, NM, OR, TX, WA

A&R Solar

www.a-rsolar.com

Coverage

OR, WA

CapStone Solar

www.capstonesolar.com

Coverage

WA

Northwest Electric & Solar

nwsolar.com

Coverage

WA

Puget Sound Solar

www.pugetsoundsolar.com

Coverage

WA

Sunergy Systems

sunergysystems.com

Coverage

WA

Solterra Solar

solar.solterra.com

Coverage

WA

Artisan Electric

artisanelectricinc.com

Coverage

WA

Sunbridge Solar

sunbridgesolar.com

Coverage

OR, WA

South Sound Solar

southsoundsolar.com

Coverage

WA

Learn About Solar in These Washington Cities

AhtanumAlderwood ManorAlgonaAmes LakeArlingtonArlington HeightsArtondaleAuburnAult FieldBainbridge IslandBangor Trident BaseBarbertonBattle GroundBeaux Arts VillageBellevueBellinghamBig LakeBlack DiamondBonney LakeBothellBowBremertonBrierBrush PrairieBryn Mawr-SkywayBuckleyBurbankBurienBurlingtonCamasCamp MurrayCarbonadoCarnationCascade ValleyCascade-FairwoodCastle RockCathcartCherry GroveClarkstonClarkston Heights-VinelandClear LakeClyde HillCottage LakeCountry HomesCovingtonDes MoinesDollar CornerDuPontDuvallEast Hill-MeridianEast Port OrchardEast Renton HighlandsEast WenatcheeEcho LakeEdgewoodEdmondsElk PlainEllensburgEnumclawErlands Point-Kitsap LakeEschbachEsperanceEverettFairwoodFall CityFederal WayFelidaFifeFinleyFircrestFive CornersFox IslandFredericksonGenevaGig HarborGleedGrahamHazel Dell NorthHazel Dell SouthHighlandHobartHockinsonHunts PointIssaquahJohn Sam LakeJoint Base Lewis-McChordKelsoKenmoreKennewickKentKeyportKirklandLaceyLake Forest ParkLake Marcel-StillwaterLake Morton-BerrydaleLake ShoreLake StevensLake TappsLakeland NorthLakeland SouthLakewoodLewisvilleLiberty LakeLochsloyLongviewLongview HeightsLynnwoodMachiasMalagaMaltbyManchesterMaple Heights-Lake DesireMaple ValleyMarietta-AlderwoodMartha LakeMarysvilleMeadMeadow GladeMedinaMercer IslandMicaMidlandMill CreekMill PlainMillwoodMiltonMinnehahaMirrormontMonroeMoses LakeMoses Lake NorthMount VernonMount VistaMountlake TerraceMukilteoNavy Yard CityNewcastleNewman LakeNine Mile FallsNormandy ParkNorth BendNorth CreekNorth MarysvilleNorth SultanNorthwest SnohomishOak HarborOlallaOlympiaOrchardsOrtingOtis Orchards-East FarmsPacificPaine Field-Lake StickneyParklandParkwoodPascoPicnic Point-North LynnwoodPort OrchardPrairie RidgePrestonPriest PointPuyallupRavensdaleRedmondRentonRichlandRidgefieldRustonSalmon CreekSammamishSeaTacSeattleSedro-WoolleySelahShaker ChurchShorelineSilverdaleSnohomishSnoqualmieSouth HillSouth PrairieSouth WenatcheeSouthworthSpanawaySpokaneSpokane ValleySteilacoomStimson CrossingSudden ValleySultanSummitSummitviewSumnerSunnyslopeSuquamishTacomaTanglewildeTerrace HeightsThree LakesTown and CountryTracytonTukwilaTulalipTulalip BayTumwaterUnion GapUnion Hill-Novelty HillUniversity PlaceVancouverVashonVenersborgWallerWalnut GroveWashougalWenatcheeWest Clarkston-HighlandWest Lake StevensWest LongviewWest PascoWest RichlandWest Side HighwayWest WenatcheeWhite CenterWoodinvilleWoods CreekWoodwayYakimaYarrow Point

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*Source: Project Sunroof