The Washington State Department of Revenue gives various deferrals, exemptions, and credits for the cleantech industry. Regarding renewable energy/green incentives, the state offers the following:
- Solar energy system and components manufacturers- reduced B&O tax rate
- Machinery & equipment used to generate electricity using renewable energy-sales/use tax exemption
- Solar hot water equipment- sales/use tax exemption
- Renewable energy cost recovery incentive payment program
- Energy efficient commercial equipment-B&O tax credit for purchases
- Clean alternative fuel vehicles- sales/use tax exemption
- Hog fuel and forest-derived biomass-B&O tax credit and sales/use tax exemption
For the complete list of incentives: Washington State Department of Revenue