UPDATE (2/25): HB 2346 now resides in the Senate Energy, Environment & Telecommunications committee. Though we are encouraged by the support HB 2346 received in the House last week, the reduction in the original incentive rates still remains a large concern. Now that the bill is being considered in the Senate, please take a moment today to contact your legislators, even if you have done so before, and let them know you want them to pass 2346 and restore the original incentive rates. A sample letter has already been drafted, which you can modify however you would like. Thank you for your continued support.

Solar installations in Washington have been booming thanks to a successful incentive program. This program, however, is nearing the end of its useful life. Without reasonable updates its effectiveness will be significantly reduced, resulting in fewer solar jobs and unexpected rate reductions for existing solar customers.

House Bill 2346 is a bipartisan bill designed to promote a sustainable, local renewable energy industry by modifying the current renewable energy incentive program. If passed, it will renew and reform support for solar at a lower cost, ensuring that we continue to lead the effort to increase renewable energy at a time when it is most needed.

HB 2346, with the rates recommended in the original proposal, provides the stability that consumers, installers and manufacturers need in order deploy solar and increase solar jobs across the state. It also simplifies the program, offering 10 years of incentive payments at fixed rate that is significantly lower than current incentive rates. Finally, HB 2346 provides protection for existing solar customers by eliminating the potential for unexpected rate dilutions.

Contact your legislators (both in the House and Senate) to let them know that reforming the solar incentive program will create additional solar jobs, support renewable energy choices for consumers and businesses, and reduce the per unit cost of solar energy to state taxpayers.

Enter your information to send a message directly to your state representatives. No need to look them up--your address and zip code will determine that for you! The letter will be sent to your Senator and both of your representatives in the House!

Thank you for your support.

Solar Installers of Washington