How to Participate
Qualifying Renewable Projects: Solar – Water – Wind – Biogas
- Contact Benton REA to discuss current program incentives and requirements by calling 509-786-2913.
- Select the qualifying system you want to install.
- Submit a net metering (interconnection) application and pay the $525 fee to Benton REA. Upon approval, the member may begin the installation. This includes a new net meter provided by Benton REA.
- Follow the steps in Benton REA’s policies for installation and inspection of your system until final approval by Benton REA.
- Start generating power!
Potential Incentives*
- Federal Tax Credits – Amount changes annually
- $0.0799/kWh Net Metering
- State Incentive: Benton REA has met the Washington State University Energy Program cap, thus there are no state incentive dollars left to fund the program
- For Commercial State Incentives, contact Benton REA
*Residential and commercial incentives are subject to change at any time. Contact Benton REA at 509-786-2913 for current program details.
For Current Participants
Annual renewable energy production reports are due to Benton REA by July 15 each year.