What is the definition of the phrase: Manufactured in Washington state?
The department of revenue defines manufacturing in WAC 458-20-136. Of particular interest is WAC 458-20-136(7), which defines when assembly constitutes manufacturing. The department of revenue, in consultation with the climate and rural energy development center at Washington State University’s energy extension, will apply this rule on manufacturing when analyzing your request for certification. Further, the climate and rural development center at Washington State University’s energy extension may establish guidelines and standards for technologies that are identified as Washington manufactured and therefore most beneficial to the state’s environment. For systems installed after the date these rules are adopted, your manufacturer must supply you with a statement delineating your system’s level of manufacture in the state of Washington. This manufacturer’s statement must be specific as to what processes were carried out in Washington state to qualify the system for one or more of the mu
