Posts by Will Sumner
Net Metering in Washington: Your Top Questions, Answered
Net metering is jargony and nuanced – yet it is critically important to investing in solar, contested in solar markets across the world, and very likely changing soon here in Washington. Due to that, we decided to make a quick Q&A style blog to clear things up for now. What is net metering? Net metering…
Read MorePuget Sound Solar Joins IBEW Local 46
Starting Monday, Puget Sound Solar is officially a signatory contractor with IBEW Local 46, the electrical workers’ union serving Western Washington. It’s a milestone we’re proud of, and one that benefits every customer we work with, from homeowners going solar to the general contractors who bring us on as a sub. What It Means Signatory…
Read MorePSE 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreWashington 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
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