Spokane receives approximately 4.2 peak sun hours per day, making it a good location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $95 in Spokane, homeowners could save $855/year by switching to solar.
A 9.2kW solar system in Spokane could generate approximately 951 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Spokane 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 4.2 peak sun hours, a typical 9.2kW residential system in Spokane produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $21,375 in total savings.
Your utility affects your net metering rate and solar program eligibility.