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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.

WASHINGTON SOLAR INCENTIVE DETAILS

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

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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

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What Our Solar Customers Have to Say

  • 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
  • Five Stars!!! Our experience was fantastic! From the info session to the final inspection every step was perfectly painless and professionally executed. Western Solar, please do all types of contracting! I would hire your company anytime. I’ve been photocopying Callum’s business card and sharing with everyone. I could not be happier with Western Solar.
    Maryanne M.Ductless Heat Pump & 7.44 kW solar PV system, Ferndale
  • Work began two days earlier than scheduled!  We were very happy!
    Paul S.4.5 kW solar PV system, Bellingham
  • Great Job! I am looking forward to the savings!
    David & Joanne H.1.44 kW solar PV system, Lynden
  • Western Solar did a great job of designing a solar system that is perfect for our home.  The installation crew was very professional and had the system up and running in no time at all!  Josh has been great to work with and made sure the custom design (off our deck) fit in with the look of the home, while giving us the best solar production possible.  We love getting our electric bill to see how much our monthly savings are!  Western Solar knows the meaning of Customer Satisfaction!  Job well done!
    Laird M.5.64 kW solar PV system, Bellingham
  • Thanks for making this happen in such a tight timeframe!  We appreciate your hard work.
    Darrin D.5.76 kW solar PV system, Bellingham

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