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  • Does Re-Roofing Play Nice with the Solar Tax Credit?

    By on August 30, 2021

    We're often asked if a new roof—if completed ahead of solar—is eligible for the Residential Energy tax credit. Here's what the IRS has to say.

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  • Tips for Optimizing Your Solar Panels for Another Washington Summer

    By on April 29, 2021

    It’s that time of year, again! The sun is out in Western Washington, the wind is blowing, and pollen is in the air. If your panels are starting to look a little yellow, now is the perfect time to...

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  • Battery Backup Brings Peace of Mind in Blaine

    By on December 11, 2020

    Denise contacted Western Solar looking for a backup power solution that would allow her to weather the intermittent power outages that her neighborhood experiences but would also enable her to last through a longer period of grid disruption in…

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  • HKP Architects, Mount Vernon – 13.32 kW

    By on December 9, 2020

    HKP Architects was looking to install solar panels as part of a larger energy retrofit project aimed at reducing energy usage, lowering the building’s carbon footprint, and saving money.

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  • 6 Tips for Choosing a Solar Installer

    By on August 15, 2020

    With solar growing in popularity, you have more options to choose from, when selecting an installer. Here are our 6 Tips for Choosing a Solar Installer, to help you make an informed choice.

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  • Offering Remote Solar Site Assessments During COVID-19

    By on March 17, 2020

    During the COVID-19 restrictions, Western Solar is still offering modified services. We are taking direction on our operations from the Whatcom County Health Department and are doing our best to limit contact with the public, adhering to all hygiene...

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