Generate Your Own Renewable Energy
Let’s work together.
We have a long legacy of generating renewable energy. Want to
join us?
Through Avista’s renewable generation incentive (RGI), we offer
financial help for customers in Washington who install renewable
energy systems of their own. While such a project can be quite
an undertaking, you’ll receive an annual credit on your utility
bill to help offset and recover your costs for solar panels,
wind turbines or anaerobic digesters. Payments are calculated
per kilowatt-hour, based on the type of generating equipment
you use and its manufacturer. Take a look at the
Potential Incentive Rates.
Find the right renewable energy system for you.
Here are some helpful websites:
Let's work together.
Ready to take the plunge? Here's a few things you should know:
Tips on installing your renewable energy system:
- Get an electrical permit from Washington State Department of
Labor and Industries.
- Follow the National Electric Code (NEC) as required.
- Install a separate meter base to qualify for the RGI. Avista
will provide and install a production meter to measure your
generation.
- Pass state electrical inspection.
- Coordinate with Avista for inspection and submit your Certificate of Completion
[PDF].
- Sign your interconnection agreement. Avista will replace your
billing meter if necessary for net-metering purposes.
- Start generating!
How to receive your renewable generation incentive:
- Apply to the Washington State Department of Revenue for certification.
Washington State
Annual Application Form [PDF]
- Apply to Avista annually for your incentive by August 1 of each
year.
- If you previously installed a renewable energy system and you’re
already interconnected to Avista’s electrical system, please
contact Avista so we can make sure on-going measurement of your
generation is in place. You will still need to get your system
certified and make an annual application to Avista.
Downloadable PDFs