Net Metering in Washington
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Washington homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.108
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.108
per kWh
% of Retail
100%
compensation
Policy Status
Active
since 2006-01
System Limit
Up to 100 kW
max eligible
NEM Policy Details — Washington
How Washington compensates your excess solar generation
Full retail net metering for systems up to 100 kW. Annual true-up. Production incentive program adds value. Low retail rates offset by incentives.
Source: Washington UTC, DSIRE · Effective: 2006-01
Calculate Your NEM Savings in Washington
Annual Production
—
kWh/year
NEM Export Credits
—
per year
Total Annual Savings
—
per year
Payback Period
—
years
NEM Rate Comparison
Washington's NEM rate is 100% of the retail electricity rate — near full retail compensation.
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