$100 Million Dollars for Low-Income Solar Projects!

An advocacy effort to pass legislation expanding access to solar energy.

Washington is seeing new investments in solar energy every day, bringing the state closer to achieving its targets for the clean energy transition. However, very few people have access to the full benefits of solar energy, especially renters and low-income households.

Under the proposed program, the State of Washington would fund a grant program to support low-income customers installing solar. Sponsored by Representative Sharon Shewmake, the bipartisan supported policy seeks to overcome financial barriers to clean energy.

Our Policy Goals:

• Improve solar access for low income households, renters, and marginalized communities
• Catalyze new investment in clean energy
• Create good paying jobs and expand Washington’s solar market
• Take measures to protect valuable natural and working lands. 

Supporting Organizations:

Update: We passed low-income incentives! 

The Washington legislature passed HB 1814 and it was signed into law on March 30th, 2022.  Read our press release HERE.

The first round of funding will be available in late 2023.