There Will Be Blood

Here we are again, starting a war about oil.  It’s what we have done in the recent past; it provoked a reaction then and it is provocative now.  The evidence of that reaction is in the jump in EV sales (everywhere but the U.S.), and the increase in demand for solar and wind, especially in […]

PSE Pursues Aggressive Rate Increases Through 2029

PSE recently issued a press release about filing a rate plan increase for 2027-2029 with the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC).  This rate plan increase is ultimately decided by the UTC, a process that could take 11 months. All told, this could mean over a 100% increase in PSE residential electric bills in the period […]

The Time to Get Solar is NOW – Net Metering Changes Are Coming!

What is Net Metering? Net Metering is a key benefit of owning a solar system on your home or business. When solar owners export power back onto the grid, they are currently given a credit for the retail rate of that power. In the Pacific Northwest most buildings accrue a large bank of net metering […]

Washington Announces $32 Million in Clean Energy Grants!

BREAKING: The Washington State Department of Commerce has opened applications for $32 million in clean energy grants for the 2025–2027 cycle. The program is designed to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy resilience, and make clean energy more accessible across the state.  Who Can Apply It is easier to say who can’t […]

The Big Beautiful Bill: How WA Installers and Homeowners Are Getting Left Behind

Companies like Puget Sound Solar and our clients and homeowners are potentially being sacrificed to serve the interests of the larger players in the industry, some of which are perpetrators of misleading sales practices and short term profiteering – despite having less residential market share nationwide. A Schism in the Industry For years, the residential […]