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SOLAR INCENTIVES

Solar Can Increase Home Value and Reduce Long-Term Energy Costs

Buying a solar photovoltaic energy system is an investment in your home, your energy independence, and your future. Although solar requires an upfront investment, it can provide significant long-term savings by reducing monthly electricity bills and protecting against rising utility costs. Many homeowners know that solar panels lower energy costs and reduce carbon emissions, but fewer realize that solar can also increase property value. According to research referenced by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, home values can increase by approximately $20 for every $1 saved annually on utility bills. For example, if your solar energy system saves you $700 per year, your home’s value could increase by approximately $14,000.

Solar Panels Can Make Your Home More Attractive to Buyers

Energy-efficient homes continue to be in high demand. A 2021 housing trends report from Zillow found that 67% of homebuyers considered energy efficiency to be a very to extremely important feature when shopping for a home.

Studies also show that buyers are often willing to pay more for homes with solar already installed. Research from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that solar-powered homes can sell for approximately 4.1% more than comparable homes without solar. In many markets, that can translate into thousands of dollars in additional resale value. In higher-cost housing markets, the increase in value can be even greater. Some studies have found that solar homes in markets like New York can command substantially higher premiums than comparable non-solar homes.

No Sales Tax on Qualifying Solar Systems

 

Washington State continues to offer a sales tax exemption on qualifying solar energy systems through December 31, 2029. In many cases, this can result in approximately 10% savings, depending on the local sales tax rate in your area.

Systems must generally generate at least 1 kilowatt (kW) and no more than 100 kilowatts (kW) AC to qualify. The exemption typically applies to both equipment and qualifying installation costs when installed by a qualified contractor.

Net Metering Helps Maximize Solar Savings

 

Net metering allows homeowners and businesses to send excess solar energy back to the utility grid in exchange for bill credits. These credits can then be used to offset future electric bills when the solar system is producing less energy.

Under current Washington law, utilities are generally required to offer retail-rate net metering through June 30, 2029, or until they reach their net metering program cap, whichever occurs first. Some utilities may change their future compensation structures after those caps are reached.

Rising Utility Costs Make Solar More Valuable

 

Electricity rates in Washington State continue to increase, making solar more valuable over time. Utilities such as Puget Sound Energy and Seattle City Light have both implemented or proposed additional rate increases in recent years.

As utility costs continue to climb, generating your own power with solar can help protect against future increases and provide more predictable long-term energy costs.

Why Choose Pinnacle Roofing Professionals for Solar

 

Pinnacle Roofing Professionals is uniquely positioned as one of the few companies in the Puget Sound region that is both a licensed roofing contractor and licensed electrical contractor. This dual expertise allows us to design and install complete roofing, solar, and battery storage systems under one company, helping eliminate the coordination issues, finger-pointing, and warranty gaps that can occur when multiple contractors are involved.

Because Pinnacle handles roofing, ventilation, electrical work, solar installation, and battery backup systems in-house, we can evaluate how each component works together to protect your home and maximize long-term performance. This is especially valuable for homeowners installing solar on an aging roof, replacing a roof before adding solar, or combining roofing, solar panels, and battery storage into one seamless project. With one contractor overseeing the entire process, customers benefit from clearer communication, better workmanship, and umbrella warranty coverage across the full system.