# Washington utility rebates for electrical work, 2026

> Which utility serves the building decides what you can claim, not which city it is in. Seattle City Light, Puget Sound Energy, Snohomish County PUD and Tacoma Power run entirely separate programmes with different amounts and rules. Every figure carries a source and a verification date.

*Source: https://hbpowerelectric.com/rebates/ · HB Power Electric, WA Electrical Contractor Lic. # HBPOWPE758PO · last updated 5 September 2026*

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Programmes listed | 17 |
| Last verified | 5 September 2026 |

## Seattle City Light (SCL)

Territory: Seattle, plus parts of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Burien, Tukwila, SeaTac and Renton

| Programme | Amount | Who qualifies | Pre-approval | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business EV charging — Tier 2 | 100% of cost up to $50,000 per site (Level 2); up to $200,000 for DC fast charging | Small businesses, WMBE-certified firms, tribal organizations and customers in overburdened communities | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/energy/electrification/transportation-electrification/business-charging |
| Business EV charging — Tier 1 | 50% of cost up to $25,000 (Level 2); up to $100,000 for DC fast charging | Commercial customers who do not meet Tier 2 criteria | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/energy/electrification/transportation-electrification/business-charging |
| Multifamily EV charging | 240 V outlets 100% up to $15,000; hardwired Level 2 50% up to $25,000; 120 V outlets 75% up to $13,000. Affordable housing: 100% up to $50,000 | Multifamily properties in SCL territory; minimum two ports; equipment from the EPRI vetted list; apply before construction | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/energy/electrification/transportation-electrification/multifamily-ev-charging |
| Commercial lighting and controls retrofit | $0.28/kWh saved on LED fixtures and standard controls; networked lighting control bonus $25–$50 per fixture; capped at 70% of project cost | Commercial and multifamily buildings in SCL territory | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/CityLight/CommercialRetrofitIncentives.pdf |
| HVAC, heat pump, VRF and refrigeration measures | $0.36/kWh saved; strip curtains $9 per linear foot; ECM motors $55–$140 | Commercial customers in SCL territory | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/CityLight/CommercialRetrofitIncentives.pdf |
| Small-business heat pump instant discount | $5,000 instant discount on heat pumps under 5.4 tons; $1,750 on heat pump water heaters | Businesses with fewer than 50 employees in SCL territory | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/business-solutions/small-and-medium-business-solutions |
| EV Charging Installer Program | Reimburses EVITP training and exam ($275, up to four staff) and WMBE registration | Electrical contractors installing EV charging in SCL territory; incentives run through 2026-11-30 | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/energy/electrification/transportation-electrification/ev-charging-installer-program |

## Puget Sound Energy (PSE)

Territory: Bothell, the Eastside, most of South King County, Pierce County outside Tacoma, and Whatcom County

| Programme | Amount | Who qualifies | Pre-approval | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multifamily EV charging | Customer-owned 50% up to $2,000 per port; Empower Mobility 100% up to $4,000 per port; PSE-owned turnkey up to $10,000 per port | Multifamily properties in PSE electric territory; ten-year operation commitment | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.pse.com/en/pages/electric-cars/multifamily-charging |
| Workplace EV charging | Customer-owned 50% up to $2,000 per port; PSE-owned up to $12,000 per port for up to ten ports | Employers in PSE electric territory | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.pse.com/en/pages/electric-cars/Workplace-charging |
| Fleet electrification | Up to $250,000 per site; customer-owned $4,000 per Level 2 port, $60,000 per DC fast charger | Fleet operators in PSE electric territory | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.pse.com/en/pages/electric-cars/fleet-electrification |
| Commercial lighting incentive | $0.30/kWh for LED; $0.60/kWh for LED with automatic controls; luminaire-level lighting control bonus $50–$100 per fixture; TLED $4 per lamp. Capped at 70% of cost | Commercial customers in PSE electric territory; program window 2026-04-01 to 2027-04-30; do not install before the agreement is executed | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.pse.com/en/business-incentives/commercial-lighting/business-lighting-incentive-program |
| PSE Flex Batteries | $75 per kWh enrollment rebate up to $1,000 per battery, plus up to $500 per battery per year for demand events | Tesla, Enphase, FranklinWH and SolarEdge batteries installed by a PSE Recommended Energy Professional. Standalone batteries qualify. EcoFlow is not on the eligible list. | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.pse.com/en/rebates/PSE-flex/flex-batteries |
| Residential heat pump rebate | $1,500–$4,400 depending on system type | PSE electric customers. From 2026-04-02 the installing contractor must be a PSE Trade Ally / Recommended Energy Professional. | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.pse.com/en/rebates |

## Snohomish County PUD (SnoPUD)

Territory: Everett, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Marysville, Edmonds and the rest of Snohomish County

| Programme | Amount | Who qualifies | Pre-approval | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and multifamily charger rebate | $1,000 per port at existing sites; $500 per port in new construction; maximum ten ports | Commercial and multifamily sites in SnoPUD territory; chargers from the qualified product list; claim within 90 days | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.snopud.com/save-energy/electric-vehicles/commercial/charger-savings/ |
| Business lighting rebate | Custom $0.35/kWh on equipment and $0.20/kWh on controls, capped at 70% of cost; T8 and T5 rebates 25% higher from 2026-09-01 | Business customers in SnoPUD territory | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.snopud.com/save-energy/business/rebates/lighting/ |

## Tacoma Power (Tacoma Power)

Territory: Tacoma, Fircrest, University Place, Fife and parts of Lakewood and Steilacoom

| Programme | Amount | Who qualifies | Pre-approval | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community EV charging | $5,000 per networked port (up to $50,000); $10,000 per port in priority zones (up to $70,000); $2,000 per non-networked port | Commercial and multifamily sites in Tacoma Power territory. Workplace-only sites are excluded from the priority tier. | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.mytpu.org/community-environment/clean-renewable-energy/electric-vehicles/community-ev-charging/ |
| Bright Rebates lighting | Small business $0.19/kWh up to 100% of installed cost; general commercial $0.17/kWh up to 60% | Tacoma Power business customers; DLC or ENERGY STAR products; pre-approval required | Yes | 5 September 2026 | https://www.mytpu.org/ways-to-save/business-rebates/save-with-lighting/ |

## Regional and federal

- **Lighting to Go instant distributor discounts** (Seattle City Light and Snohomish County PUD) — Troffers $30–$80, linear $30–$80, high bay $25–$120, exterior $10–$175, downlights $10–$40, stairwell $50–$90; capped at 90% of retail. Existing buildings only; 75 fixtures per category per site per day; runs through 2026-12-31 Source: https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/CityLight/LightingToGo.pdf, checked 5 September 2026.
- **Section 48E investment tax credit for commercial battery storage** (Federal) — 30% of installed cost. Commercial energy storage; available through 2033. Ask your tax advisor — HB Power Electric does not give tax advice. Source: https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/businesses/clean-electricity-investment-credit, checked 5 September 2026.

## Expired — do not cite these

- **Federal 30C alternative fuel refueling property credit (home EV charger)** ended 30 June 2026. Do not promise a tax credit on any EV page.
- **Federal 25D residential clean energy credit (home battery and solar)** ended 31 December 2025. Expenditures after this date do not qualify.
- **Washington sales and use tax exemption for EV infrastructure, batteries and fuel cells** ended 1 July 2025. Ended before HB Power Electric was licensed. Never cited.
- **Snohomish County PUD $50 residential EV charger rebate** ended 31 December 2025. Everett, Lynnwood and Marysville pages must not cite it.
- **Section 179D deduction for lighting projects beginning after 2026-06-30** ended 30 June 2026. Not available for new commercial lighting retrofits.

## Codes and deadlines

- **Washington State Building Code Table 429.2 — EV-ready parking** — New commercial buildings in Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M and S must provide 10% EVSE-installed, 10% EV-ready and 10% EV-capable parking spaces; Group R multifamily must provide 10% EVSE-installed, 25% EV-ready and 10% EV-capable. Sites with fewer than ten spaces are generally exempt except in Groups A, E and M. Source: https://sbcc.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/24-GP1-068-R1.pdf, checked 5 September 2026.
- **RCW 64.90.530 — right to charge** — Since 2026-01-01, condominium and HOA governing documents in Washington may not prohibit a unit owner from installing an EV charging station, subject to reasonable conditions. Source: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=64.90.530, checked 5 September 2026.
- **Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard — Tier 2** — Nonresidential buildings of 20,001–50,000 sq ft and multifamily buildings over 20,000 sq ft must file benchmarking, an energy management plan and an O&M program by 2027-07-01. Penalties up to $0.30 per square foot. Source: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/cbps/, checked 5 September 2026.
- **Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standard** — Verification begins in 2027 for the largest buildings, with emissions targets from 2031. All-electric buildings are exempt from the emissions targets. Source: https://www.seattle.gov/environment/climate-change/buildings-and-energy/building-emissions-performance-standard, checked 5 September 2026.
- **NFPA 96 — commercial kitchen hood shunt trip** — Commercial cooking equipment under a Type I hood must shut down electrically when the fire-suppression system discharges. That interlock is an electrical scope item on every restaurant tenant improvement. Source: https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-96-standard-development/96, checked 5 September 2026.
- **Washington State Energy Code C405 — lighting controls** — Commercial interior lighting must meet lighting power density limits and provide occupancy, daylight and time-switch controls. Control scope is priced into every tenant-improvement lighting bid. Source: https://sbcc.wa.gov/state-codes-regulations-guidelines/state-building-code/washington-state-energy-code, checked 5 September 2026.

## Washington L&I electrical permit fees (effective 1 July 2026)

| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| New commercial service, 0–100 A | $129.40 |
| New commercial service, 101–200 A | $157.60 |
| New commercial service, 201–400 A | $303.60 |
| New commercial service, 401–600 A | $353.90 |
| Circuits, first panel (up to five circuits) | $100.50 |
| Each additional circuit | $8.20 |
| First sign or outline lighting | $59.50 |
| Generator with transfer equipment, up to 100 A | $109.90 |
| Low-voltage thermostat | $59.50 |
| Class 2 or 3 low-voltage system, first 2,500 sq ft | $69.10 |
| Emergency inspection surcharge | $151.10 |

Applies where L&I is the permitting authority. Seattle SDCI, Tacoma Power and the self-inspecting cities set their own fees. Source: https://lni.wa.gov/forms-publications/F500-130-000.pdf

Utility incentives are set by Seattle City Light, Puget Sound Energy, Snohomish County PUD and Tacoma Power and change without notice. Figures were last verified on 5 September 2026. Most programs require pre-approval before equipment is purchased; HB Power Electric helps prepare applications but cannot guarantee approval or amounts.


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