For qualifying photovoltaic systems, residential customers can receive a cash incentive of up to $2,500 or, alternately, a 2.9% APR loan of up to $25,000. For qualifying solar hot water systems, cash incentives of $500 and 2.9% APR loans of up to $14,000 also are available. Business customers can also qualify for incentives for photovoltaic and solar hot water systems.
The Snohomish County PUD can assist customers with accessing the Washington state production incentive. It also offers a listing of registered solar installers in the area. Free solar energy workshops will provide educational support this spring and summer. In addition, this summer the Snohomish County PUD will install its own solar demonstration system at its Everett headquarters.
“We’re very excited about launching this new program,” Snohomish County PUD General Manager Steve Klein said. “Solar power is a wise investment for the utility as we look to increase locally-generated green energy sources. It reduces our need to purchase new energy as our region grows, and it gives customers a way of reducing their environmental impact – and their utility bill. We have many customers who are anxious to participate.”
