A&R Solar Named Top Solar Installer in Washington State
For the second year in a row, A&R Solar has been named the top solar installer in the state of Washington. A&R Solar employs 37 workers in Washington and Oregon, who installed 3.47 MW of solar in 2015, up from 1.07 MW in 2014. Many of those installations are residential homes across the state and […]
Top Questions to Ask a Solar Contractor
If you are considering adding a solar energy system to your home or business, you’ll want to do your research when considering which installer to choose. We’ve come up with a list of questions that can help you identify quality companies. When you’re informed, you can invest in your energy future with confidence. We’ve created […]
Largest Community Solar Project in Washington Goes Online
A&R Solar helped construct the largest community solar project in Washington. The Spokane Valley system went online in September 2015 and will serve more than 500 residential and commercial customers. The 425 kW ground-mounted solar array is the biggest facility to use all Washington-made equipment. The Avista Utilities array has 1,512 panels and is large […]
Installing Solar on a Children’s Museum…Superhero Style
A&R Solar has done more than 600 installations over the last eight years, but the one we will do in Bellevue at the beginning of September will truly be unique.
Industry Pushes to Overhaul State’s Solar Incentive Program Before Legislative Session Ends
NOTE: This information is possibly outdated. Please reference our incentives page for current information. A program designed to help homeowners and businesses offset the costs of installing solar systems may be extended and overhauled before the Washington State Legislature wraps up this year’s session. A&R Solar is part of Solar Installers of Washington, a trade […]
Community Solar on Capitol Hill
A&R Solar has completed installation of a 25.92 kW photovoltaic system on the rooftop of the Holiday Apartments, a newly renovated affordable housing apartment building at 1001 East John Street, just one block off Broadway in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Capitol Hill’s first community solar project is a joint venture between Seattle City Light and […]
UTC May Regulate Solar Leasing in Washington
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) recently issued a formal policy, stating that the UTC may regulate companies that lease solar power systems as an electric company. What does this mean for Washingtonians? More consumer protection. Third party ownership (leasing) of solar power is not a viable option for people in Washington yet. The […]
South Snohomish County Is Going Solar
Solarize Campaigns are all the rage. Solarize is put out by a local non-profit (NWSEED) to help communities leverage group buying power for bulk discounts. A&R Solar was just selected as the preferred contractor by the South (Snohomish) County community group for their Solarize efforts. The first workshop is coming up soon on July 16th […]
Leasing Solar in Washington State
On January 15, 2014 the Department of Revenue (DOR) issued a rule making order pertaining to the Renewable energy system cost recovery program, also known as the “production incentive program”. The rules clarified a few different matters, but by far the most interesting issue was surrounding solar leasing in Washington state. Leasing solar panels has grown in […]
Washington Solar Industry – 2013 Year in Review
NOTE: This information is possibly outdated. Please reference our incentives page for current information. Solar in Washington continues to grow at a rapid pace, despite cheap energy prices and the relative lack of sun west of the Cascades. The truth is that solar works in Washington State. Long summer days, cool climate, a statewide net […]
