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As the popularity of solar grows in the U.S., more states are adopting programs to encourage deployment of photovoltaics. While these programs are very positive for the U.S. solar industry, they can also be confusing and hard to understand for many people. We do our best to provide information on all the scattered programs around the country and this week we've got a report on two very important solar markets—New Jersey and Washington State.
Unfortunatly there is a negative reality that Mke Nelson does not discuss about RCW 82.16.120. RCW 82.16.120 is a voluntary law. It is up to the utility districts to write the check to people. There is growing concern that numerous districts are not participating and citizens are being marketed a law that inherently discriminates based on location.
I am in that situation. Imagine investing $20,000 - $40,000 in solar equipment expecting a rebate from the state and finding out you get nothing. I'll take a California 50% rebate any day over the current Washington State promo. It offers me and many other Washington citizens nothing. Running for utility commissioner as Mr. Nelson suggest, to get a utility to adopt the law, is not as practical as the hyped language he uses promoting this law.
Thanks,
Jeff
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