Seattle receives approximately 3.5 peak sun hours per day, making it a good location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $100 in Seattle, homeowners could save $900/year by switching to solar.
A 11.6kW solar system in Seattle could generate approximately 999 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Seattle residents benefit from Washington's solar incentives, including net metering at retail + state production incentive (varies by utility) + federal tax credit (30%). sales tax exemption for solar.The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) applies to all installations nationwide, reducing your net system cost by nearly a third.
With 3.5 peak sun hours, a typical 11.6kW residential system in Seattle produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $22,500 in total savings.
Your utility affects your net metering rate and solar program eligibility.