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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've been very pleased with every step of the process. The professionalism and skill of all the installers was outstanding. It was all very seamless and we've had no criticism of any step. Seeing the meter running has been satisfying and honestly, a lot of fun. We recommend Western Solar without reservation.
    Bruce S. and Tracy L.4.86 kW solar PV system, Lynden
  • All the guys on your team were great to work with. I would highly recommend Western Solar for it's professionalism and courtesy.
    Denise B.7.5 kW solar PV system, Bellingham
  • Work began two days earlier than scheduled!  We were very happy!
    Paul S.4.5 kW solar PV system, Bellingham
  • Power outage this morning. My SkyBox is up and running flawlessly. Hot water, hot coffee, cold beer (for later), internet, oh, and all of the critical loads weren’t interrupted. I can hear the neighbors’ generator, but not my SkyBox.
    Bo M.Skybox, Woodinville
  • I’m so pleased with my installation! I hope to refer others to Western Solar.
    Denny Q.4.32 kW solar PV system, Anacortes
  • 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

Over 50,000 panels
installed.

Over 4163 cups of
coffee consumed.

Over 1,500 homes &
businesses powered.

Estimated 5,546 tons of co2
offset annually.