Estimated Savings for a Typical Washington Home
Based on a $150/month electric bill
System Size
12.3 kW
Gross Cost
$37,990
Federal Credit
-$11,397
State Incentive
-$1,000
Net Cost
$25,593
Annual Savings
$1,460
Payback Period
17.5 yrs
25-Year Savings
$24,277
CO₂ Offset/yr
13,169 lbs
Washington Solar Incentives
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Deduct 30% of your total solar installation cost from your federal taxes. Available through 2032 with no dollar cap.
$1,000
Washington State Incentive
Washington offers a sales tax exemption on solar installations.
Net Metering Policy: Full Retail
Top utility in Washington: Puget Sound Energy. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Washington
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $1,460 | 16 | 744,955 | Seattle City Light |
| Spokane | $1,460 | 15.8 | 228,989 | Avista Utilities |
| Tacoma | $1,460 | 21.5 | 219,346 | Tacoma Public Utilities |
| Vancouver | $1,460 | 17.9 | 190,915 | Clark Public Utilities |
| Bellevue | $1,460 | 18.5 | 148,164 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Kent | $1,460 | 19.8 | 136,588 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Everett | $1,460 | 16.8 | 112,024 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Renton | $1,460 | 21 | 106,785 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Spokane Valley | $1,460 | 19 | 99,208 | Avista Utilities |
| Kirkland | $1,460 | 20.9 | 92,175 | Puget Sound Energy |
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Quick Facts: Washington
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.102/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 4 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: Puget Sound Energy
- 📋 Net metering: Full Retail