Solar in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Power's rates are low — so you deserve an installer who'll tell you honestly whether solar pencils for your home. That's us.
Here's the straight version most solar companies won't lead with: Tacoma Power's residential rates are among the lower in the region, which means solar payback in Tacoma runs longer than it does next door in PSE territory. For some homes it still makes clear sense; for others it doesn't yet. We'll model your actual usage and tell you which — in writing, with no countdown clock.
When Tacoma solar does pencil
Rates aren't standing still — Tacoma Power raised them 6.5% in 2025 and 6.5% again in 2026 — and net metering is full 1:1 retail credit. If you drive an EV, heat with electricity, or your bills run high, the math tightens up fast. Washington's solar sales-tax exemption (through 2029) applies in Pierce County too. Start with our savings estimator or the cost breakdown.
Old-growth Craftsman? We're electricians first.
A lot of Tacoma's best neighborhoods run on Craftsman-era wiring. Solar, batteries and Level 2 EV charging often need a panel or service upgrade first — and because we're a licensed electrical contractor, it's one accountable crew for the whole job.
Backup for the north Sound weather
When winter storms drop the grid, standard solar shuts off with it. A home battery keeps your essentials running — sized to what you actually need, priced in writing alongside the solar quote.
Common questions
Is solar worth it on Tacoma Power's cheap rates?
Sometimes — and we'll show you the real math instead of pretending otherwise. Tacoma Power's rates are among the lower in the region, so payback runs longer than in PSE territory. But rates are climbing (6.5% increases in both 2025 and 2026), net metering is full 1:1, and for many homes — especially with an EV or electric heat — the numbers still work. We'll tell you straight either way.
Does Tacoma Power offer net metering?
Yes — full 1:1 retail-rate net metering for residential systems, with unused credits resetting each March 31 under Washington state law. We handle the interconnection application for you.
Can you upgrade the panel in my older Tacoma home for solar or an EV charger?
Yes. Many of Tacoma's Craftsman-era homes need a panel or service upgrade before solar or Level 2 charging — we're licensed electricians, so it's one crew and one coordinated job, not two contractors pointing at each other.