Decatur Island Community Solar

Decatur Island Community Solar Orcas Power and Light Cooperative

Decatur IslandWA

Attributes

State Washington
Utility type Cooperative utility
Regulatory Structure Regulated
Community Solar Bill Credit Value Retail Rate
Community Solar Enabling Legislation Yes
Value of State Level RECs & Subsidies Low = less than 10% of value stack
Eligible for Tax Benefits No

Installation type Ground
Year energized 2018
Project capacity 752 KW AC
Battery Storage 2.6 MWh
LMI Share of Capacity 10%
LMI Requirement Carve-out
Energy Rate Average $0.10
LMI Customer Savings 68%
Minimum LMI Savings Mandated No
Potential # LMI Subscribers 27

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