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Washington State Solar Incentives

Washington State Solar Incentives

Federal Tax Credit

A tax credit equivalent to 30% of the total cost of the system, signed into law via the Inflation Reduction Act on August 16, 2022.

Washington State Sales Tax Exemption

Solar photovoltaic systems sized up to 100 kW AC and installed by qualified installers are exempt from state sales tax as of July 1, 2019.

Net Metering

Send excess electricity back to your utility and receive a full retail rate credit in kilowatt-hours (kWh) on your electric bill.

Recent Articles & Case Studies

Residential Solar Installations

  • 9.62 kW, Deming
  • 11.84 kW, Bellingham
  • 8.88 kW, Friday Harbor
  • 6.4 kW, Bellingham
  • 7.56 kW, Camano Island
  • 9 kW, Sedro-Woolley

Commercial Solar Installations

  • Rosehill Community Center
  • Vashon Recycling and Transfer Station
  • Foothills Food Bank
  • East Whatcom Regional Resource Center
  • Recycling & Disposal Services
  • Friday Harbor Market

What Our Solar Customers Have to Say

  • We are very pleased and satisfied with the excellent service from everyone at Western Solar. From the initial discussions of solar panel options with Josh, the politeness and competence of the installation and the final check, we could not have been more satisfied. Electrical issues in our building and some roof irregularity were identified and corrected. The customer service and follow-up have been outstanding.
    Hans D., Monroe UCC12.4 kW solar PV system, Monroe
  • My experience with Western Solar from initial contact, to site analysis to determine size and placement, payback projection and final installation was transparent, understandable and enjoyable.
    Lyle A.5.67 kW solar PV system, Blaine
  • I have been considering purchasing a solar system for about a year. I have received a lot of advice and recommendations from friends that are very happy with their decision to go solar. It sounded like a great idea, but I was a little unsure of the cost versus benefit. The Go Solar workshop gave me all the information that I needed to make that final commitment. The benefits far outweigh the cost, the financing was very simple and our community has a great program in place to support clean energy. Thank you.  
    Derik S.4.32 kW solar PV system, Bellingham
  • I’m so pleased with my installation! I hope to refer others to Western Solar.
    Denny Q.4.32 kW solar PV system, Anacortes
  • Work began two days earlier than scheduled!  We were very happy!
    Paul S.4.5 kW solar PV system, Bellingham
  • I was really pleased with how integrated the installation was from beginning to end. Josh was professional, responsive and helpful. I really appreciate all the info we were given about the credit union and how production credits work.  They didn’t just sell and install some panels and then leave us to figure out the rest.  That’s been huge.  We highly recommend Western Solar!
    Alexandra S.5.76 kW solar PV system, Bellingham

Over 50,000 panels
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Over 1,500 homes &
businesses powered.

Estimated 5,546 tons of co2
offset annually.