Posts by Stu Frothingham
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…
Read MorePSE’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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MorePower Up And Cash In: PSE’s Flex Batteries Program Is Here!
PSE’s Flex Batteries Program Is Here! – Power Up and Cash In! Exciting news for Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customers: the new PSE Flex Batteries Program is here, offering substantial financial incentives and promoting a sustainable energy future. By enrolling your home battery storage system, you can earn a one-time incentive of $1,000 per battery and up…
Read MoreVote No On I-2117
What Is I-2177? First and foremost this is another anti-climate initiative spearheaded by hedge fund manager Brian Heywood (who is now being charged with violating campaign finance laws on 6 initiatives, 4 of which are on the ballot this November) Initiative 2117 (I-2117) is a proposed measure on the November 2024 ballot in Washington State…
Read MoreVote No On I-2066
What Is I-2066? This election season, Washington State voters have a This measure would repeal or prohibit certain laws and regulations that discourage natural gas use, and/or promote electrification, and require certain utilities and local governments to provide natural gas to eligible customers. This is a part of a broader spate of anti-climate initiatives backed by…
Read MoreUnderstanding Residential Solar Incentives
Federal Incentives Available in 2024 Federal financial incentives are available to help reduce the overall costs of going solar for homeowners. The Inflation Reduction Act extends and modifies a Federal program (in existence since 2006), known commonly as the “Solar Tax Credit.” Homeowners installing a 1) solar photovoltaic (PV) system, 2) a solar+storage system or…
Read MoreShining A Light On Solar Scams – Part Two – New Solar Consumer Protection Laws In Effect
New Washington Solar Consumer Protection Laws In Effect 6/7/24 This is part two in our series about solar consumer protection issues. We’ve been warning about unscrupulous solar companies since 2022. In the first part of this series, we reminded folks about the need to be careful when going solar and encouraged our community to support…
Read MoreOur New Logo: A Brighter Future with Puget Sound Solar
Designed For The Future We are thrilled to unveil the third logo in the history of Puget Sound Solar, marking a new chapter in our journey towards a sustainable future. Since 2001, we’ve been at the forefront of empowering local homeowners and businesses to harness the power of the sun. Today, we take a bold…
Read MoreSolarize Kenmore
Puget Sound Solar is excited to be partnering with the city of Kenmore and the non-profit solar advocacy group, Olympia Community Solar in the newest Solarize campaign, in Kenmore, Washington. Solarize Kenmore runs from now until (Energy) Independence Day – July 4th, 2024. Solarize is a nonprofit-sponsored solar energy group purchasing model used to reduce…
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