Renewable Energy System Incentive Program

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Quick Summary

Washington's Renewable Energy System Incentive Program pays production incentives for electricity generated from solar, wind, or anaerobic digesters on your property—you keep ownership of the renewable energy credits. The program has reached its budget cap, so new enrollments are not currently available, but the incentive amount varies based on your system type and installation year.

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Program Details

Program ID: 5698
Effective Date: 8/31/2006
Expiration Date: 6/30/2021Expired
Last Updated: 3/3/2026

Eligibility

Eligible Sectors

commercial local government nonprofit residential schools multifamily residential low income residential

Eligible Technologies

solar thermal electric solar photovoltaics wind (all) wind (small) anaerobic digestion

Program Summary

Note: This program has reached its budget cap In May 2005, Washington enacted Senate Bill 5101, establishing production incentives for individuals, businesses, and local governments that generate electricity from solar power, wind power or anaerobic digesters.

The incentive was amended by Senate Bill 6658 in June 2010. The incentive amount paid to the producer varies by the use case for the system and the fiscal year in which the system is installed. Ownership of the renewable-energy credits (RECs) associated with generation remains with the customer-generator and does not transfer to the state or utility. The state's utilities will pay the incentives and earn a tax credit equal to the cost of those payments.

Contact & Resources

Contact Email

[email protected]

Additional Resources

http://www.energy.wsu.edu/RenewableEnergySystemIncentiveProgram.aspx

Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.