Washington reported 18 percent solar job growth in 2018 according to the Solar Foundation’s February release of its ninth annual National Solar Jobs Census. The state was one of 29 to experience job growth last year despite a 3 percent decline…
Read MoreThe Solar Fairness Act (SB 5223) was introduced to the Washington State Legislature today. The bill, sponsored by Senator Guy Palumbo and twenty-two other democratic and republican senators, would provide an urgent update to net metering law, which has driven installation of…
Read MoreSolar Installers of Washington is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to the Board of Directors: Gavin Tenold of Northwest Renewables, Troy Woody of Hot Solar Solutions, and Shannon Ellis-Brock of Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union. The board…
Read MoreA study released today by Solar Installers of Washington (SIW) shows that November passage of the clean energy investment ballot measure, Initiative 1631, could dramatically accelerate growth of the residential, commercial, and community solar markets in Washington State. Seventy percent…
Read MoreNorth American solar module manufacturer, Silfab Solar, has announced a direct investment in Itek Energy to initiate its US operations and meet growing demand for its photovoltaic (PV) products. With the $40 million investment, Silfab will integrate its leading-edge technology to Itek’s Bellingham,…
Read MoreThe Yes on I-1631 campaign and Washington’s solar industry are celebrating a milestone. This week Washington’s Secretary of State announced that Initiative 1631 has qualified for the ballot in the November 2018 election. The initiative would protect local health and build a…
Read MoreSolar Installers of Washington endorses Washington Ballot Initiative 1631, the Protect Washington Act. If passed in November, the Act would reduce pollution by investing in clean air, clean energy, such as wind and solar, clean water, healthy forests, and healthy…
Read MoreWith the passage of Resolution No.1755 on March 27th, 2018, Klickitat Public Utility District (PUD) became the latest utility in Washington to penalize net metered solar customers by discounting the clean energy they generate. This resolution, which unfairly targets both…
Read MoreThis week the Trump Administration announced a four-year tariff program on imported solar cells and modules (solar panels), declaring an intention to provide relief for U.S. manufacturers against what they perceive as unfair trade practices. Based on a petition from…
Read MoreWashington’s solar industry remains strong in the face of the U.S. president’s announcement this week to impose tariffs on imported solar cells and modules. Our state benefits from a diversified and integrated solar industry that provides jobs in installation, manufacturing,…
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