Solar energy generated in Arlington goes up for sale

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ARLINGTON — In a nod to Earth Day, Snohomish Public Utility District customers can buy into solar energy generated in Arlington starting Monday.

One unit, or about one-fifth of a solar panel, costs $120.

The “community solar” program aims to allow those who can’t afford their own rooftop solar unit, don’t have an adequate roof or live in rented housing to support the development of solar power.

Customers can purchase up to 130 units for $15,600.

That initial investment will be regained in roughly eight years through rebates on PUD bills and state clean energy incentives. For each unit, the annual savings would total $16.50 — $4.50 in bill credits and $12 in state reimbursement.

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[SeattleVet]

1. We bought some community solar a few years ago...

we missed out on getting shares in the array on the Seattle Aquarium (it sold out VERY quickly), but were able to get shares when they did the Phinney Neighborhood Association and Woodland Park Zoo. At the time we also had a 6kW system on our own roof (since upgraded to a 9kW).

We get a nice little return on this every year, and were able to take advantage of a nice little federal tax credit the year after we bought in.