Join Puget Sound Solar at the Issaquah Sustainability Fair!

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by going green with us at the Issaquah Sustainability Fair! 🌎☀️ 📅 When? Saturday, April 26th, 2025📍 Where? Issaquah Community Center Puget Sound Solar is excited to be part of this fantastic event, where sustainability takes center stage. Whether you’re curious about […]

Do Solar Panels Increase Your Home’s Value? Yes—Here’s How.

At Puget Sound Solar, we often hear a common question from homeowners considering solar: “Will this add value to my home?” The short answer? Absolutely. Multiple studies—and real-world sales data—confirm that solar panels increase home value and make properties more attractive to potential buyers. Solar’s Real Estate Advantage According to a recent solar.com article, solar […]

Now Offering FranklinWH Batteries for Home Energy Storage

Puget Sound Solar is excited to offer FranklinWH batteries as part of our energy storage lineup! These powerful, smart batteries give homeowners more control, better backup power, and greater energy independence—especially as net metering rules shift.   Why Choose FranklinWH? More Storage PowerStore up to 15 kWh per battery—more than most other options. Works with […]

What’s Really Inside a Solar Panel? Understanding Materials, Mining, and Sustainability

Recycled solar panel parts

A recent Seattle Times article, “Can The Rush For Clean Energy Overcome A Legacy Of Pollution raised concerns about the environmental impact of mining materials for clean energy technologies. While it’s true that manufacturing solar panels requires raw materials, the scale of resource use is often misunderstood — and far less intensive than traditional fossil […]

Puget Sound Solar Joins Solarize Kenmore & Solarize Eastside Campaigns!

We’re excited to announce that Puget Sound Solar is participating in both the Solarize Kenmore and Solarize Eastside campaigns in the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond, and Sammamish! These community-led solar group purchasing programs, organized by Olympia Community Solar, are designed to make going solar more affordable and accessible for homeowners and […]

Seattle Home Show Discount Coupon From Puget Sound Solar

Visit Us at the Seattle Home Show – Booth 510! Looking for a spark of inspiration for your home? Swing by Booth 510 at the Seattle Home Show, February 19-23, and say hello to the Puget Sound Solar team! Whether you’re a longtime customer or just curious about solar, we’d love to chat and help […]

Snohomish PUD Rates Are Going Up – Why 2025 May Be Your Best Last Year to Go Solar

If you’re a Snohomish PUD customer, brace yourself for another rate increase. On February 6, 2024, the utility approved a 2.5% electric rate hike in 2025, following a similar increase in 2024. While these changes may seem small, they add up over time—especially for homeowners considering solar. Now more than ever, solar can help you […]

PSE’s 18.6% Rate Increase: What It Means for You

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) recently announced a substantial 18.6% rate hike over the next two years, effective January 2025 and January 2026. This increase will significantly impact residential and commercial customers as PSE invests in clean energy infrastructure to comply with Washington State’s Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA). What to Expect Residential Electric Customers: An […]

The Clock’s Ticking: Why Solar Savings May Peak in 2025

As 2025 approaches, the solar energy industry in Washington State and across the U.S. faces some uncertainty but it may be the best year ever for homeowners to go solar. From potential policy changes to energy pricing shifts, homeowners considering solar have questions. At Puget Sound Solar, we’re keeping an eye on these developments to […]