FINANCING & INCENTIVES

Solar electricity is a clean, renewable energy technology that is constantly improving in efficiency.

With attractive state incentives, investing in solar power has never been more rewarding.

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State incentives

In Washington State, there is no sales tax on solar systems under 100kW.

For more details, check out the Department of Revenue page.

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Net Metering

Net metering—sometimes called "spin the meter backwards"—allows solar customers to use the electrical grid as a battery. Excess energy produced during the summer is stored as credits and then used during the winter. When your system produces more solar energy than needed, the extra power is sent to the utility and credited back to your account. A bidirectional meter tracks all the power you buy and sell.

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Financing Options

We have partnered with local lenders to offer low-interest loans with no home equity required.

Additionally, agricultural and small businesses can apply for USDA Rural Energy grants, which cover 50% of the installation cost. For further information, visit our Commercial Solar PV page.

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Agricultural and small businesses can apply for USDA Rural Energy grants that fund 50% of the installation costs.

Explore our Grants & Funding page to learn about REAP and other programs supporting solar projects for rural businesses, low-income communities, Tribal entities, public facilities, and more.

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