Is Solar a Good Investment in Chelan County?
In Chelan County, installing solar power generally only makes financial sense if you're building an off-grid home located far from existing power lines and have good solar exposure.
For homes already connected to the grid—or those that can easily be connected—solar isn’t usually cost-effective. Chelan PUD offers some of the lowest electricity rates in the country, so most residents won’t recoup the upfront costs of solar installation through energy savings.
However, some homeowners choose solar for reasons beyond financial return, such as meeting building code requirements, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy independence, or supporting renewable energy. If those goals matter to you, solar could still be a worthwhile investment. Learn more in our short explainer video. ¡Mira el video en español!