Washington SB5515 establishes a community solar program to expand access to solar energy.

Washington SB5515 creates a community solar program to expand access to solar energy, particularly for low-income households. The bill mandates that at least 50% of community solar generating capacity in each project must be subscribed by residential subscribers, and at least 30% by low-income subscribers. It also requires investor-owned utilities to allow for the transfer and portability of subscriptions. The bill defines community solar projects and outlines the registration process for project managers.

Washington SB5515 establishes a community solar program to expand access to solar energy.

Washington SB5515 creates a community solar program to expand access to solar energy, particularly for low-income households. The bill mandates that at least 50% of community solar generating capacity in each project must be subscribed by residential subscribers, and at least 30% by low-income subscribers. It also requires investor-owned utilities to allow for the transfer and portability of subscriptions. The bill defines community solar projects and outlines the registration process for project managers.