Carriger Solar
A utility-scale solar energy facility that will have 160MW of solar generating potential.
When operating, Carriger Solar will generate enough energy to power up to 32,500 homes annually and generate millions in property tax revenue for Klickitat County’s schools, roads, emergency services and more.
Introducing Carriger Solar
Carriger Solar is a utility-scale solar energy facility proposed in Klickitat County that will provide numerous benefits for the local community. It is projected to generate millions in property tax revenue that will help fund local schools, roads, emergency services, and more without requiring significant infrastructure needs. It will also create hundreds of local construction jobs, attract new businesses, and prevent the emission of thousands of cubic tons of harmful carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
The project will be developed on private land within Klickitat County in an area that officials have identified as suitable for the development of solar energy resources. The location offers ideal proximity to transmission lines and minimal impact to the environment.
Carriger Solar will support the state of Washington in achieving its transition to 100% clean energy under the Clean Energy Transition Act while providing low-cost, clean, and dispatchable electricity to utility customers across the state. It is expected to be online by 2027.
Benefits Attributable to Carriger Solar
Positive Economic Impact
Carriger Solar is estimated to generate between $19-$30 million in local property tax and rollback tax revenue and up to $9 million in state sales tax revenue. This will directly and positively impact county roads, the school district, fire and EMS services, the county hospital, the public library and the recreational district.
Job Creation
Carriger Solar could generate up to 250 jobs for local contractors during its construction phase and up to three full-time employees while operating.
Grid Stability
Solar power helps reduce risks associated with fluctuating fuel and transportation costs and contributes to a stable grid by relying on solar power during daylight hours, which minimizes the risk of rolling blackouts.
Clean Energy Production
Carriger Solar is expected to provide over 360 million kWh per year of clean, silent, carbon-free energy to Washington residents and businesses.
Project Development Timeline
2018-2021
Land secured, initial community engagement conducted, preliminary application review complete, technical field surveys kicked off.
2022 - 2023
Site-specific environmental and technical field surveys completed, tribal and agency outreach conducted, continued community outreach and public meetings held, Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) Application for Site Certification submitted.
2024 - 2025
EFSEC Application for Site Certification review by agencies and EFSEC staff, follow-up information submitted to EFSEC as requested by agencies and EFSEC staff, permitting approval goal of 2025, ongoing community engagement.
2026 - 2027
Project construction for expected completion in 2027, ongoing community engagement.
Visual Simulations of Carriger Solar
Below are photographic renderings of what the Carriger Solar project may look like from a vantage point along Knight Road.
The Carriger Solar Team
John Hanks
Director of Development, West
Lauren Altick
Manager of External Affairs, West
