Seattle City Light - Net Metering

July 19, 2007

Summary

Seattle City Light offers Net Metering to customers who wish to generate their own electricity with fuel cells, solar, wind or hydro powered electric systems of 25 kilowatts or less in generating capacity. Net excess generation is credited to the customer's next monthly bill. At the beginning of each calendar year, any remaining unused kilowatt-hour credit accumulated during the previous year must be granted to the utility, without any compensation to the customer. Net metering packets are available from the Web site or by contacting the Conservation Hotline: (206) 684-3800 or Account Services: (206) 684-3000.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Regulatory Policy
State: Washington
Incentive Type: Net Metering
Web Site: http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/light/solar/
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Photovoltaics
  • Wind (All)
  • Hydroelectric
  • Fuel Cells using Non-Renewable Fuels
  • Wind (Small)
  • Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Applicable Utilities: 25 kW
Aggregate Capacity Limit: Credited to the following month, then granted to the utility at end of annual period with no compensation
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: Yes

Contact

Name: Jack Brautigam
Organization: Seattle City Light
Address: 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 3300
Seattle WA 98104-5031
Phone: (206) 684-3954
Email: jack.brautigam@ci.seattle.wa.us

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.