Washington Incentives
In 2005, the State of Washington enacted progressive solar legislation to promote the development of a local solar industry, local jobs, and clean, renewable power generation.
| Available Solar Incentives¹ | |
| WA Solar Incentive | Up to $5,000/year through 6/30/2020 |
| Federal Incentive | 30% tax credit for systems placed in service before 12/31/2016 |
| Local WA Utilities Incentive | Contact your local utility for details. |
| Net Metering | Your electric meter runs backward, reducing your electric bill. |
| WA Sales Tax Exemption | 75 ~ 100% sales tax exemption, depending on system size. |
| Washington Solar Incentive Summary Table¹ | ||||
| Standard | Community | |||
| Imported Inverter($/kWh) |
Silicon Energy Solar Inverter System³ ($/kWh) |
Imported Inverter($/kWh) |
Silicon Energy Solar Inverter System³ ($/kWh) |
|
| Imported PV Module | $0.15 | $0.18 | $0.30 | $0.36 |
| Silicon Energy PV System² | $0.36 | $0.54 | $0.72 | $1.08 |
For additional information on WA State, Federal, and local WA utility incentives, please see the following links.
http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm
¹ The above incentive information is provided as an overview of incentives that maybe available to you. This information is not intended to provide tax, legal, or financial advice. Please consult with a CPA or a tax attorney to determine your eligibility and the impact on your specific financial situation.
² The Silicon Energy Cascade PV Module & Installation System is manufactured in Washington and is recognized by the Washington State Department of Revenue as a Made-in-Washington PV module.
³ The Silicon Energy Solar Inverter System is recognized as manufactured in Washington state by the Washington State Department of Revenue.