Solar Tax Credit Questions

The Solar Tax Credit Disappears in 2027

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Net metering

Export excess electricity to your utility as kWh credited to your account. Only pay for your net electricity usage. PSE’s current Net Metering program (Schedule 150) remains available to new solar installations until a replacement rate structure is adopted.

Rising electric rates

Puget Sound Energy increased electric rates by 12% in 2025 and has been approved for an additional 6.3% increase in 2026. Every kWh your solar panels generate is a kWh you do not have to buy at the new, higher rate. Solar stabilizes your energy costs, eliminating the risk of future rate hikes.

Sales tax exemption

Washington State has exempted solar installations between 1 kW and 100 kW in size from sales tax through the end of 2029.

This applies to the total installation cost, including equipment and labor.*

Explore Going Solar in Your County

Explore county-specific information about residential solar in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, Island, and Snohomish Counties, including utility programs, permitting requirements, grid reliability, and battery storage. Because each county has different utilities, permitting processes, and infrastructure, local factors can play an important role in how a solar system is designed and installed.