Washington State Solar Incentive Program

Washington State Department of Commerce

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About This Program

State incentive program for solar photovoltaic energy systems installed in Washington. Provides annual performance-based payments for electricity generated. Note: program is currently closed to new applicants but existing participants continue to receive payments.

Annual incentive payment based on electricity production

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Performance-based solar incentive payments
  • Up to $5,000 per year for eligible systems
  • Program currently closed to new applicants
  • Existing participants continue receiving payments
  • Check for future program reopening

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(360) 725-3115

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Your application paperwork

Washington's Solar for All program, funded through the federal Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, brings the benefits of solar to income-qualified residents. It offers no-cost solar installations for income-qualified single-family homeowners and no-cost community or shared solar participation for renters. The Department of Commerce runs it through selected program partners.

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm you are an income-qualified Washington homeowner (or a renter interested in community solar).
  2. Visit the Commerce Solar for All page to find the current program partners and how to enroll.
  3. Contact a participating partner to check eligibility and start enrollment.
  4. If eligible, the partner arranges the no-cost solar installation.
Get the official form

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof of household income to confirm you are income-qualified.
  • Proof you own and live in the home.
  • A recent electric bill.
  • A government-issued photo ID.
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Program currently closed to new applicants

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