Everett Based Utility Says Customers Have Doubled Solar Use

Given the grey skies around here most of the time it’s hard to believe that solar power can be useful in Everett and beyond but the Snohomish PUD says solar output by customers generating their own power has now hit one megawatt. That’s double the output from two years ago. According to the PUD more than 200 customers are now covering part of their energy use thru alternative means.

“We’ve seen very strong interest in solar from both residential customers and businesses,” said PUD Energy Efficiency Program Manager Jessica Mitchell. “We can help customers identify models so projects pencil out and they can manage their energy future in a profitable manner.”

Residential customers can qualify for up to $2,500 for solar photovoltaic systems and commercial customers can qualify for up to $10,000. All customers with electric hot water systems can qualify for a $500 incentive for solar hot water systems. Residential customers may instead opt for a 2.9% APR loan up to $25,000 for photovoltaic panels and up to $14,000 for solar hot water systems. Customers also may qualify for additional federal tax credits and state production incentives.

Solar Express is one of the ways the PUD is promoting clean, locally generated renewable resources. For more information, including qualifications, call the PUD Energy Hotline at 425-783-1700 or click here for more information on the PUD’s solar programs.