Negotiations on SHB 1912, the bill that proposed changes to the current solar incentive program in Washington, continued to the 11th hour during this legislative session. Despite the ceaseless efforts of SIW and its lobbyist, Brad Boswell, and the tireless…
Read MoreRep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) has introduced a proposal to extend investment tax credits (ITC) for energy efficient residential and commercial property through 2021, saying the credit has been vital to helping spread solar power across the country. The New Energy for America…
Read MoreSubstitute House Bill 1912 has made it out of the House Technology and Economic Development Committee and has been introduced in the Finance Committee. If you are a constituent in a district with a representative on the Finance Committee, we encourage…
Read MoreThe Washington State Legislature is reviewing the final details of a solar bill (PSHB 1912) which amends the current solar incentive program with the goal of keeping solar affordable for Washingtonians. The new program would help more people afford solar…
Read MoreThe following is a letter published recently from Washington State Representative Cindy Ryu (D-32) addressing citizen concerns and questions in response to campaigns voicing opposition to this legislation. Reprinted with permission. Thank you for contacting me about HB 1912, an…
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Show your support for solar in Washington The Washington State Legislature will be voting on the state’s upcoming budget any day now, which will have implications on the future of the solar industry in our state.
Read MoreAfter extensive research into product availability and feedback from stakeholders including representatives from SIW led by Bill Hoffer of Sunergy Engineering Services PLLC, in accordance with National Electrical Code® (NEC®) 90.4, Stephen Thornton, the chief electrical inspector decided to extend…
Read MoreOn March 6 the Seattle Times published a letter from Lynn Jurich, CEO of Sunrun. Jurich urged readers to contact their legislators, specifically to oppose HB 2045 as “anti-solar”. Solar Installers of Washington (SIW), a professional trade association representing solar installers across…
Read MoreAs you know, SIW has been hard at work with fellow stakeholders trying to pass a bill that would extend the success of our local solar industry. Now that the legislative session is officially under way, we wanted to update you on…
Read MoreSolar Installers of Washington board members Jeremy Smithson, Lori Christian, Dave Kozin, Dever Kuni and Alana Nelson, and many SIW members, attended the 2014 Northwest Solar Summit on May 2 & 3 in Woodinville. The summit brought together a variety of…
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