Washington State Solar Incentive Program

Washington State University Energy Program

Closed Solar & Renewable

About This Program

Washington's former solar production incentive program provided annual payments for solar electricity generation. Program closed to new enrollments; existing participants grandfathered through their certification period.

No longer accepting new applications

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

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

In Auburn, WA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Program closed to new applicants in 2021
  • Existing participants continue receiving incentives
  • Consider federal solar tax credits instead
  • Local net metering still available through PSE
  • Check with solar installer for current incentives

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(800) 962-9731

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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 closed to new applicants in 2021

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