Hog fuel, which includes wood waste and residuals, but not wood pellets or firewood, is exempt from sales tax in Washington if the fuel is used to produce steam, heat, biofuels, or power. To claim the exemption, the hog fuel seller must have their buyer
In Washington, investments in projects costing $2 million or more can apply for deferral of all sales and use taxes if the projects manufacture components and ingredients for clean energy projects, store renewable energy, or produce low-carbon fuels. Eligible investments include both new facilities and
The Washing State Housing Finance Commission’s Sustainable Energy Trust provides loans for energy efficiency and clean energy-related retrofits and new construction. Loan sizes can range from $50,000 to up to $1 million, at interest rates of 2-4%. Eligible applicants include but are not limited to
This legislation establishes a Commercial Property Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) program that local governments in Washington may implement to allow agricultural, commercial, and industrial properties to borrow money to reduce energy use or generate renewable energy. Under the program, debt is taken on by
Washington established a statewide Renewable Fuels Office to promote RDD&D of renewable fuel technologies and facilitate the establishment of a Clean Hydrogen Hub in the state. The state also tasked the office with studying hydrogen incentive structures, standards, and future regulation, supporting the equitable implementation
To advance new and emerging clean energy technologies, the Washington State Department of Commerce offers matching funds for federal and private grants used towards research, development, and demonstration. Grants are awarded through a competitive application process. Grant sizes range from case to case.
The Washington Cap-and-Invest Program sets a cap on overall carbon emissions in the state and requires businesses to obtain allowances equal to their greenhouse gas emissions through quarterly auctions. Over time, the cap will be reduced in line with the state’s emissions reduction commitments. It
Washington offers sales tax exemptions for a range of renewable energy products under the Renewable Energy/Green Incentives section of the Department of Revenue’s website. Eligible renewable energy technologies include biomass, green hydrogen, biogas, and landfill gas systems. Each clause has unique requirements and sunset dates.
Washington requires Investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, rural electric cooperatives, and public utility districts to derive 100% of retail electricity sales from renewable resources by 2045. By 2030, all obligated utilities must be greenhouse gas neutral, either through renewable energy use or carbon offset measures. Utilities
The Washington Department of Commerce offers grants for energy efficiency projects and upgrades in existing public-owned facilities. Grantees must match half of funding from non-state sources. Projects located in low-income communities, high-impact communities, or tribal areas may be eligible for a reduced matching requirement of
