Washington HB1804 improves accessibility of community solar projects by providing incentive payments to low-income subscribers.

Washington HB1804 amends existing laws to enhance the accessibility of community solar projects in Washington state. The bill provides low-income community solar incentive payments to community solar project administrators, who distribute these payments to qualifying subscribers. The Washington State University extension energy program can issue incentive payments before project certification. Projects with capacities of 199 kilowatts or smaller must receive at least 50 percent of available incentive payments. Larger projects must meet specific labor and compensation criteria.

Washington HB1804 improves accessibility of community solar projects by providing incentive payments to low-income subscribers.

Washington HB1804 amends existing laws to enhance the accessibility of community solar projects in Washington state. The bill provides low-income community solar incentive payments to community solar project administrators, who distribute these payments to qualifying subscribers. The Washington State University extension energy program can issue incentive payments before project certification. Projects with capacities of 199 kilowatts or smaller must receive at least 50 percent of available incentive payments. Larger projects must meet specific labor and compensation criteria.