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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

  • Excellent service at every step, from initial contact to go-live. Friendly, professional and highly knowledgeable staff. I cannot imagine how any part of the process could have gone better.
    David H.12 kW solar PV system, Bow
  • 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
  • We had only dreamed of having a solar system for our house until we learned about the federal and Washington state financial incentives that reduced our payback time for this investments from 20 to 5 years! Josh and the folks at Western Solar couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly and the installation was fast and smooth. We are the stars of our neighborhood!
    Lynne P.4.32 kW solar PV system, Bellingham
  • 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
  • We had an outstanding job done by the team from Western Solar, from start to finish everyone involved exceeded our expectations. The quality of craftsmanship was superior. I’m sure that we will call on them again when we expand our solar system in the future.  
    Tim and Janet M.4.8 kW solar PV system, Snohomish
  • Western Solar designed and installed a great system for our home. Averaged over the year, it will offset close to 100% our electrical consumption. They took care of all the details so we didn't have to worry about anything! All the staff are knowledgeable, professional, and courteous.
    Dennis T.5.9 kW solar PV system, Bellingham

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.