Local Knowledge: We know the specific interconnectivity rules for Puget Sound Energy (PSE), Seattle City Light (SCL), Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU), and Snohomish PUD, and installed 198 battery systems in 2025 alone.
Master Craftsmanship: Certified IBEW 46 Union installers for Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, and SigEnergy.
Data-Driven Design: We analyze your past 12 months of usage to size a system that actually covers your needs.
It depends on the system size and what you choose to back up. Most homeowners power essentials for 12–24+ hours, and larger systems can support whole-home backup for even longer.
Your system automatically switches to battery power in milliseconds, no manual steps or generators required. Your home stays powered and, if you have solar, your panels continue charging the battery while the grid is down.
You can store energy when rates are low and use it during expensive peak hours. This reduces how much high-cost power you buy from the utility and protects you from rising electricity rates.
Battery storage often qualifies for significant financial benefits, including local utility incentive programs like Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) Flex Program.
Carefully guiding you through every step, we make it easy from start to finish with our full-service, turnkey approach.
Step 1: Pre-Installation Planning
Your dedicated Artisan Electric project manager hosts a detailed planning meeting to confirm scope, schedule, equipment, and any electrical upgrades needed. This is where your design, utility requirements, and build plan are fully aligned to ensure your project runs smoothly.
Step 2: Permitting & Utility Interconnection
Artisan prepares and submits all electrical permits, structural plans, and utility interconnection applications for both grid-tied and battery backup systems. Our in-house, union-certified electrical team coordinates directly with local jurisdictions and utilities in Western Washington, reducing delays and ensuring your system is approved the first time.
Step 3: Project Scheduling & Logistics
Once approvals are in motion, we lock in your installation dates and handle all on-site logistics—including material delivery and any planned utility disconnects. Your dedicated scheduler keeps you informed of key milestones so you know exactly what to expect and when crew members will be on site.
Step 4: System Installation & Start Up
Our skilled installation team gets to work, culminating in a thorough system startup and commissioning process.
Step 5: Utility Permission to Energize & Support
After the system passes the electrical inspection and receives permission to operate from the utility, you’ll be able to energize your system and reap the benefits of your new solar or battery system.
As Western Washington’s premier solar installer and electrical contractor since 2007, our 5-star reviews and extensive experience guarantee you top quality, design, installation, and customer service.
Every Artisan Electric solar installation is handled by highly skilled, professionally licensed union journeyman electricians and specialists, backed by the state’s longest workmanship and performance guarantees to ensure your project always exceeds industry standards
Homeowners across Western Washington choose Artisan Electric for reliable, long-term performance.