Net Energy Metering
KPUD continues to voluntarily offer a net metering program for Customer-Generators (owners of solar and other eligible renewable resources) that allows the offset the energy consumption and possibly “store” the power produced for future use, if the amount generated is more than is needed at that time.
KPUD Customer-Generators with a capacity of 100 kilowatts AC output or less are eligible to participate in our net metering program. Proposed generator systems with a capacity of 26–100 kilowatts require additional information and approval.
To receive credit for the electricity produced, interested net metering customers need to complete an Interconnection Application and Agreement for approval by the utility. Upon completion of the system and following a Washington State L&I approved inspection, a new bi-directional meter will be installed to measure the property’s electric use as well as the net energy contributed to the utility to be used as an offset to the Customer-Generators consumption in accordance with Washington state rules. Net generation will be calculated at the current energy rate (kilowatt-hours) per the applicable rate schedule defined by service requirements and future revisions to rate schedules and rate designs.
Participants must comply with the terms and conditions of Policy Bulletin 25 Interconnection Standards and approved Interconnection Agreement.
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Supplemental Programs and Other Information
Federal Income Tax Credits
Important Update: Federal Income Tax Credit for Solar Energy Systems
Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, residential tax credits for qualifying clean energy systems—including solar, small wind turbines, geothermal, and other approved technologies—were originally available through December 31, 2034. However, this expiration date has been revised. The Federal Income Tax Credit now ends on December 31, 2025.
Homeowners planning to install eligible systems should act promptly to take advantage of this incentive before it expires.
Visit the Energy Star website for more information.
*Tax credit information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for expert advice from a professional tax/financial planner or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Washington State Consumer Protection
New regulations mandate transparency for residential solar installers, necessitating updated licensing requirements, contract language with specific provisions, and comprehensive notices and disclosures for potential customers.