The 30% Federal Tax Credit is good through 2032. It steps down to 26% in 2033, 22% in 2034 and there will be no incentive starting in 2035. It is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the income taxes that a person or company claiming the credit would otherwise pay the federal government.

The entire cost of your solar PV system, materials, labor, permits and any related electrical work that is necessary for the installation is eligible. Re-roofing DOES NOT qualify.

There is no sales tax on residential solar in Washington until 2029. Commercial systems receive this benefit up to 100kW. This includes the entire cost of the system, and together with the Federal Tax Credit, this is ~40% off the cost of your system!

Disclaimer – The tax incentives for solar can offset from about 40% to nearly all of the system cost. That said, professional tax advice is necessary to navigate the tax code adequately. 

Net Metering, an incentive available since 1996 and extended in 2019, is a contract that you sign with your electric utility allowing you to trade power with them at retail rates. When you produce more energy than you consume (running your meter backwards) the excess kilowatt hours, (kWh) are fed into the grid and credited to your account. When you produce less than you consume, you use the credits you’ve built into your account.

As a result, a solar array in the Seattle area may feed excess kilowatt-hours into the grid during the summer. Net Metering allows you to “bank” that extra energy with your utility to be used in the winter months when solar production drops and electricity consumption rises.

If you fill out the form below and supply an electric bill we will provide a detailed, custom quote remotely. We will not sell your contact information and we take pride in a low pressure, consultative sales/design process. The remote quote we provide is still preliminary; if you are still interested in solar having seen it, we will need to do a site visit to provide a final design and bid.

Instead of “leasing” your electricity at an increasingly expensive rate solar locks in the price of power for your home for 25 years. Solar is a hedge against rate inflation! Contact us for more details about historical and planned local utility rate increases. See also: LCOE and Net Metering on our FAQ page.

Zillow found that, on average, homes with solar panels sell for 4.1%. There are various studies on this subject – see more info on our FAQ page. 

We installed the first net-metered solar PV system in Seattle in 2001. With over two decades of experience, we are the only local contractor to offer a 25 year workmanship warranty, a 10 year performance guarantee, and a 10 year Equipment Replacement guarantee! We set the standard for honesty and transparency through every stage of the solar journey: design, installation and service.

We are passionate about our mission, and we are local leaders in climate advocacy. Furthermore, we offer our employees a truly unique and rewarding work environment and are passionate workforce development to bring green jobs to more people. Reach out to us to learn more!