PUD No 1 of Clark County and solar
PUD No 1 of Clark County is a public power district serving about 223,119 homes in Washington. Here's what its rates and export rules mean for solar: for a typical customer, solar is not worth it.
- Average price (2026 est.)
- 11.4¢19% below Washington average
- Typical bill
- $112983 kWh a month
- Exports credited
- RetailFull retail net metering
- Typical payback
- 20.8 yrs5.3 kW, cash
Export rules for PUD No 1 of Clark County customers
Full retail net metering (Washington rule).
Washington utilities must offer 1:1 net metering until June 30, 2029 or until they hit a 4% capacity threshold. Credits roll over monthly but are forfeited at the annual reset (usually April 30). Pacific Power has proposed switching new customers to net billing from Feb 2027.
Solar for a typical PUD No 1 of Clark County home
| System | 5.3 kW (50% of 983 kWh/month) |
|---|---|
| Cost | $15,955 |
| First-year savings | $670 |
| Payback | 20.8 years |
| 25-year net | $4,789 |
Uses the utility's average price.
Questions about PUD No 1 of Clark County and solar
Does PUD No 1 of Clark County have net metering?
PUD No 1 of Clark County follows Washington's rules: Washington utilities must offer 1:1 net metering until June 30, 2029 or until they hit a 4% capacity threshold. Credits roll over monthly but are forfeited at the annual reset (usually April 30). Pacific Power has proposed switching new customers to net billing from Feb 2027.
How much does electricity cost with PUD No 1 of Clark County?
Residential customers paid an average of 10.6¢ per kWh in 2025 (EIA), about 11.4¢ adjusted to 2026. The typical home uses 983 kWh a month, a bill of about $112.
Is solar worth it with PUD No 1 of Clark County?
For a typical customer, solar is not worth it: a 5.3 kW system costing about $15,955 pays back in about 20.8 years, with $4,789 net over 25 years.
How many PUD No 1 of Clark County customers have solar?
About 3,220 homes had net-metered solar at the end of 2025, roughly 1.4% of residential customers (EIA-861).
Legal name: PUD No 1 of Clark County - (WA) (EIA ID 3660). Data: EIA-861 2025 and monthly data through 2026, state policy research October 2026.