Solar Quotes in Seattle, WA
If Seattle City Light is your utility
- For systems up to 100 kW AC, Seattle City Light's Net Metering program gives kWh credits on your bill for energy exported to the grid. City Light says it has begun planning the next phase of net metering and aims to give at least six months' notice before changes take effect. Source: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/residential-services/home-energy-solutions/solar-power (accessed 2026-10-20)
- City Light may require engineering review for systems over 12 kW AC, systems with battery backup, and systems in the Downtown, First Hill, South Lake Union and University District network areas. Don't begin installation until you receive a Permission to Construct letter. Source: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/construction-services/apply-for-new-or-upgraded-service/solar-installation (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Washington law (RCW 80.60.030) lets a customer-generator ask the utility for meter aggregation: kWh credits first offset usage at the designated meter, and you can aggregate with one more meter on the same or a contiguous parcel. Source: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=80.60.030 (accessed 2026-10-20)
A note on the federal tax credit
The federal residential clean energy credit (25D) doesn't apply to expenditures made after December 31, 2025. The IRS treats an expenditure as made when installation is completed. Source: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-for-modification-of-sections-25c-25d-25e-30c-30d-45l-45w-and-179d-under-public-law-119-21-139-stat-72-july-4-2025-commonly-known-as-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-obbb (accessed 2026-10-20). This page isn't tax advice.
Questions to ask
- Is my home in a City Light network area?
- Does your estimate account for possible net metering program changes?
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