Washington Solar Photovoltaic Tender

Will Washington receive a $156 million solar for all grant?

On April 22, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Washington would receive a $156 million Solar for All grant to make solar energy accessible to income-qualified Washingtonians. The Department of Commerce submitted an application to the EPA on behalf of the state in the fall of 2023 that was informed by public engagement.

Will Washington State get $156 million for rooftop solar?

(Getty Images) Washington state will receive $156 million in federal funds for new programs to install rooftop solar on thousands of homes and apartment buildings, and to expand access to solar energy in tribal communities.

Will Washington expand solar access to income-qualified residents?

Washington will launch several programs that will expand solar access to income-qualified residents and frontline communities throughout the state. These programs will complement existing programs and policy to support distributed solar in the state.

Does Washington State have solar for all?

There is a long history of solar deployment in Washington state and Commerce was eager to utilize existing expertise and prior experience to inform our Solar for All proposal. As a result, we issued a Request for Information that was open June 9-30, 2023.

Will EPA deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households?

EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President’s Investing in America agenda April 22, 2024 EPA Region 10 Press Team ( [email protected] )

Who is implementing solar for all?

The Department of Commerce submitted an application to the EPA on behalf of the state in the fall of 2023 that was informed by public engagement. Commerce is leading the implementing of Solar for All for the benefit of all Washingtonians.