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SHB 1912

extending the incentives
for solar energy
Failed/AWB Neutral

There were several competing solar
energy bills this year, and countless
iterations of the bills, but most of the
focus was around Substitute House Bill
1912. Under current law, the incentive to
deploy solar panels on Washington roof
tops is expiring. Conversations around
solar, including SHB 1912, sought to
recalibrate the incentive program with
a lower rate while extending the incentive payments for 10 years for new
recipients, and allowing new types of
solar systems into the program. Unfortunately, while stakeholders’ concerns
seemed to be addressed during the late
iterations of the debate, the political
fight over these various elements was
too large of a hurdle to get over and no
solar bill