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Solar Energy Credit

Generate your own solar energy and get paid for what you don’t use on site. When you enroll in the Solar Energy Credit program, PSE will pay you for the excess energy you return to the grid in the form of monthly bill credits. The PSE Solar Energy Credit program reduces the cost barrier to solar ownership. Not only are you producing clean energy and lowering your carbon footprint, you are also sending excess clean energy to the grid helping PSE decarbonize the energy supply.

  • Eligibility
    • Customers must:
      • Be a current PSE account holder and electric customer taking service under one of the Schedules for Electric Service numbered 7 through 49.
      • The Solar PV System nameplate capacity may not exceed 1,000 kW AC.
      • Complete a Schedule 152 generator interconnection: application, agreement, and secure permission to operate their solar PV system under the terms and conditions of Schedule 152.
      • Have an AMI meter (cannot have a MV90 meter or participate in Schedule 171).
    • Customers cannot:
      • Participate in Net Metering (Schedule 150) or Interconnection (Schedule 151).
      • Participate in electric demand response programs and services.
  • How it works
    • The program is voluntary and enrollment is simple.
    • Select an experienced contractor. We recommend you use PSE's Recommended Energy Professionals (REPs) list where you can find a dependable and qualified solar contractor. The contractor will help you determine if your property is ideal for solar. We recommend you get multiple bids on your project and check their references.
    • Interconnect with PSE. Once you’ve selected an installer, they'll help lead you through the process of interconnecting your solar installation to the PSE power grid. The interconnection process, from initial application submittal to final approval to operation, can take up to 24 months to complete, depending on project complexity. In certain scenarios, the study and approval process may take less time.
    • Sign up. During the interconnection process you will be asked if you want to participate in the Solar Energy Credit program. You can also contact PSE to help you sign up.
    • Benefit. After signup you will see credits of $0.067130 per kWh for energy returned to PSE on your monthly PSE bill.
  • Why own solar?
    • Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability. Help meet carbon reduction goals and replace a portion of conventional electricity in PSE’s power supply with clean energy from a solar array.
    • Compensation. Get paid to generate energy and send it back to the grid.
    • Pricing. Reduce energy needs from PSE and reduce exposure to rate fluctuations.
    • Investment. Solar increases property values and there are outstanding opportunities to benefit from federal and state incentives.
    • Brand and Marketing. Solar can attract customers and improve customer perception.
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