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Swiftwater Electric and Solar Washington based offering solar, batteries, & electrical services. Local and experienced employees

Is your EV still charging off the 120-volt cord in the garage?That works fine in August. In January, with the cabin heat...
10/21/2026

Is your EV still charging off the 120-volt cord in the garage?

That works fine in August. In January, with the cabin heater running and shorter days, a lot of drivers find they aren't getting a full charge overnight.

A Level 2 charger fixes that. Before we install one, we check the whole picture: Is there room in the panel? Could load management avoid a service upgrade? Does it make sense to plan for solar or a battery at the same time?

We're licensed electricians and a solar company, so it all gets designed as one system instead of a pile of separate projects.

PSE customers can get a discounted Level 2 charger through PSE, and OPALCO members can finance a charger on their electric bill. Ask us what applies at your house.

There is always uncertainty at the end of the year with solar incentives. At this point, "Net Metering" (being able to b...
10/19/2026

There is always uncertainty at the end of the year with solar incentives. At this point, "Net Metering" (being able to bank your energy credits for winter) is still an active program.....but could possibly be going away for 2027.

This is obviously a big deal in NW Washington with our darker winters because with "Net Metering" it really doesn't matter due to our very long summer days accruing all that solar energy to get through winter.

In other words, if you are considering solar, this is a very good time to inquire to see if you should move forward before the clock strikes 2027.

Give us a call, we would be happy to do an off site estimate for you: (360) 622-7376

Battery or generator? Why not both?On rural properties where outages can last for days, one of our favorite setups is a ...
10/14/2026

Battery or generator? Why not both?

On rural properties where outages can last for days, one of our favorite setups is a FranklinWH battery and a Kohler generator working together.

Here's how it plays out:

The power goes out. The battery carries the house silently and automatically. Nobody has to go out in the rain to start anything.
If the outage outlasts the battery, the generator starts, runs the house and recharges the battery at the same time.
Once the battery is full, the generator shuts off and the battery takes over again.

Generators are happiest running steady near their efficient load, not idling along chasing every light switch. Run this way, you burn less fuel, put on fewer hours and do less maintenance.

Off-grid cell sites have worked this way for years.

On a well, a long gravel road or the end of the line? Let's talk about which setup fits your place

October is here, and ithe days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping, and we’re spending more time at home....
09/30/2026

October is here, and ithe days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping, and we’re spending more time at home.

It’s a great time to start thinking about how your home can make better use of the energy available to it. Solar panels can produce electricity even on cloudy days, although output varies with sunlight and weather. With the latest forecast though, it looks like October will have a considerable amount of sunshine!

If you’ve been considering solar for your home, fall is a good time to learn more, evaluate your roof, and see what options make sense for your property.

From the San Juan Islands to Skagit County and throughout Northwest Washington, we’re here to help homeowners understand their solar options.

Let’s put your roof to work.
(360) 622-7376

09/27/2026

With over 6K views on YouTube, the hot topic of "Ground Mounts Vs. Roof Mounts" continues to be our most popular video!
Check it out to see which method is right for you.

It's such an amazing feeling helping our communities to make the move to sustainable power and significantly reduce thei...
09/24/2026

It's such an amazing feeling helping our communities to make the move to sustainable power and significantly reduce their overall utility bills. If you are ready to make the move, prices are extremely reasonable to make the move over to solar!
(360) 622-7376

09/22/2026

We had some questions about OPALCO's Net Metering program from our last post on what it does and if you already have it, what happens if they get rid of it. This video will get you all the answers you are looking for.

Happy Sunny Friday! The rays keep powering our solar systems all throughout NW Washington for 12 hours every day! With N...
09/19/2026

Happy Sunny Friday! The rays keep powering our solar systems all throughout NW Washington for 12 hours every day! With Net Metering still in effect, this stored energy will continue to power our systems through all winter long!

09/16/2026

Lots of chatter from our last post about PSE doubling their rates from 2022-2026. This video is what we are doing about it for you.

Time to make the jump to solar!
And we offer a free off site estimate for you to see if it's even a good option for you. Send us a message and we will get you lined up.

PSE’s rates have doubled! Take a look at the hard truth about how your utility costs have sky rocketed.
09/12/2026

PSE’s rates have doubled!
Take a look at the hard truth about how your utility costs have sky rocketed.

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