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Bill to incentivize grid‑connected residential batteries advances to broader review after hearing
Summary
Senate Bill 5727 would direct utilities to offer one-time incentives for residential battery storage, prioritize low- and moderate-income customers, and allow utility tax credits for incentive payments. Utilities supported the goals but urged flexibility on time‑of‑use rate design and virtual power-plant approaches.
Senate Bill 5727, a measure to incentivize grid‑connected residential battery energy storage systems, was the subject of a public hearing in which sponsors and utilities discussed program design, eligibility, and rate structures. The bill would direct the Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program to administer a battery-incentive program and require large utilities (more than 100,000 retail customers) to participate; smaller utilities may opt in.
Key provisions (staff summary)
- Utilities must provide a one-time battery incentive to qualified customers (residential customers, nonprofits, public entities, tribal governments and academic institutions). - Incentive levels in the bill text: up to $765 per kilowatt-hour for low-and-moderate-income customers and $450 per kilowatt-hour for…
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