Vote 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 […]
Vote 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 […]
Understanding 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 […]
Shining 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 […]
Our 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 […]
Solarize Kenmore
< All Posts Solarize 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 […]
Shining A Light On Solar Scams – Part One – False Promises
Shining A Light On Solar Scams – Part One – False Promises We’re posting this series to help educate and protect solar consumers as some unethical solar companies now use predatory marketing and sales tactics such as aggressive door-knocking campaigns and deceptive social media ads which are promising things that are just not true – […]
Seattle City Light Rate Increase
Seattle City Light Rate Increase In case you missed it, Seattle City Light raised electrical rates again on January 1st, 2024. While our electricity is some of the cleanest and least expensive in the country, the costs are steadily increasing for all utilities. It’s important to note that Seattle City Light, (SCL) is a governmental […]
Advocating for Consumer Protection: Support Washington State House Bill 2156 and Senate Bill 6256
In the rapidly growing solar industry, consumers are increasingly turning to renewable energy solutions to power their homes and businesses. However, with the surge in demand for solar installations comes the risk of encountering fraudulent solar companies. To address this concern and protect consumers, it is crucial for individuals to take action by reaching out […]
China Agrees To Cut Emissions For The First Time
The United States and China are responsible for a large percentage of the worlds CO2 emissions which are raising the temperature of our planet and creating a Climate Crisis impacting all of our planet’s inhabitants. Leaders from both countries have been meeting on and off over the past couple of years to make progress on […]
