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 here.
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Next steps
Whether you’re thinking about or moving forward with the installation an electrical generating system, Avista has put together the information you will need to interconnect to our system. Find information on Interconnection here.
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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.
Sign your interconnection agreement. Avista will replace your billing meter if necessary for net-metering purposes.
Start generating!
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How to receive your renewable generation incentive
Apply to the Washington State Department of Revenue for certification. Apply to Avista 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.
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