Comments on: Arizona State Solar Power Rebates, Tax Credits, and Incentives

By: Michael

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:47:45 +0000

We are planning to install a Solar-Wind Off-Grid system in the near future. Location: Navajo County, near Holbrook.

I figure my out of pocket will be $25k (Plug & Play).

We are Canadian.

Are we exempt from Arizona / USA Solar/Wind Rebates, or are we able to receive these Rebates as well?

We are planning on a permanent move to the state, eventually becomming Nationalized Citizens.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

By: Terri

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:10:17 +0000

Just to give an update, the excellent incentives by the larger utilities have been severely slashed which is bad news for we installers trying to sell solar. APS has gone from $3/watt up to 50% of the system down to $2.15/watt which was supposed to last for awhile, however, even though this was news was just released we already received an email from APS stating that with all of the apps put on hold while the corporation commission ruled on its request to lower its incentive, the 3 megawatts set aside for that $2.15/watt have already been used up and so now they are at $1.95/watt for any future systems. SRP’s i thought was great to, until I realized that they have a cap of $13,500, which makes their true rebate average about $1.75/watt or so depending on systems size. So AZ is not rocking near as hard as it did. Just thought you would like the update.

By: Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred"

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:34:57 +0000

Check out our State by State report card and go for the top. Although that data's a little old now, much still applies.

By: Mallik

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:53:02 +0000

If I were a residential solar panel installer , which top three state should I be targeting ?

By: Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred"

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:05:22 +0000

Paul,

I’d love to tell you one way or another, but this is beyond our expertise. Please consult with a tax person. Sorry.

By: Paul

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:19:35 +0000

I signed a contract for solar panels and paid half in October. Installation was promised in December. Panels were not delivered, so installation is delayed until well into 2010. I want to claim the tax credits for 2009–can I?

By: Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred"

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:50:32 +0000

Brad, We haven’t heard of any issues. But just be sure that you or your installer comply with all of the code requirements and any other regulations. If you put panels up and claim to them that they will generate so much power, be sure that’s accurate and that your angles, wires, and other inefficiencies are taken into account. Don’t try to fudge anything, because there’s a good chance they will audit all of your figures before giving you the rebate with a site visit.

Hope that helps.

By: Brad Traver

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:06:19 +0000

I’m penciling out whether to pay APS the $15k they want to bring power to my site (so I could install a grid-tied system)or to go with an off-grid system. It comes down to whether APS will make good on the $2/watt rebate they advertise for off-grid systems. Have you heard of any difficulties getting this rebate? Thanks.

By: Lars Pettersen

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:47:42 +0000

Lars Pettersen, Peoria, Arizona. Very informative except for SRP caps out at $13,500 where APS goes to 50% up to $75,000 Great webb site!! From American Way Solar, Lars Pettersen

By: jerry

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:00:26 +0000

We are thinking about building in oracle, az but the electrical utility, BIA San Carlos Irrigation Project, does not allow net metering. I believe the only utility in state after january 1, 2010 to not allow. Anyone with suggestions on how to get SCIP on board?