Arizona
Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency
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Last DSIRE Review: 06/03/2009
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Utility Rebate Program |
| State: |
Arizona |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Solar Water Heat,
Photovoltaics,
Solar Pool Heating
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| Applicable Sectors: |
Commercial,
Residential,
(SRP territory)
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| Incentive Amount: | Incentive Levels through April 30, 2010:
Residential PV systems: $2.70/watt DC;
Commercial PV systems: $2.25/watt DC, incentives for systems over 20 kW-DC may be adjusted based on performance;
Solar water heaters (Residential): $0.50/kWh for 1-year estimated energy production (based on SRCC OG-300 rating)
Solar water heaters (Commercial): $0.50/kWh for 1-year actual energy production
Solar pool heating (commercial only): $0.50/kWh for 1-year |
| Maximum Incentive: | Maximum Incentive Levels through April 30, 2010:
Residential PV: $13,500
Commercial PV: $450,000; larger incentives may be awarded on a case-by-case basis if there is enough funding
Commercial solar water heaters: $250,000 per project not to exceed 60% of the total project cost
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| Eligible System Size: | No system size restrictions |
| Equipment Requirements: | PV: panels and inverter must be UL-listed; Solar water heating systems must be OG-300 certified |
| Installation Requirements: | Must be installed by a properly licensed contractor. |
| Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: | SRP |
| Project Review/Certification: | PV systems larger than 20 kW-DC will undergo a 30 day performance test. |
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Web Site: |
http://www.srpnet.com/environment/earthwise/solar
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| Date Effective: | 9/1/2004 |
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Summary:
SRP's EarthWise Solar Energy Program provides incentives to residential and commercial customers who purchase PV or solar water-heating systems. The incentive for residential PV systems is $2.70/watt DC, with a maximum payment of $13,500 per system. The incentive for commercial PV systems is $2.25/watt DC. For systems over 20 kW DC, the incentive may be adjusted based on the expected energy generation and verified during a 30-day performance test. There is no stated maximum incentive for commercial systems, but installations which expect to receive incentives totaling $450,000 or more require pre-approval from SRP and will be judged on a case-by-case basis. (Click here for more information on incentives for commercial applications.) PV systems that use battery back-up are eligible for the program.
For residential and commercial solar water-heating systems, SRP offers an incentive of $0.50/kilowatt-hour (kWh) of first-year energy production. Incentive payments for residential systems will be made based on the system's SRCC OG-300 rating. For commercial solar water heating systems the incentive payment is based on actual energy production, and are awarded one year after the system is installed. However, incentives can be reserved before the system is installed. After the incentive is reserved, SRP will require an Energy Savings and Designed Output (ES&D) report. The contractor will be cleared by SRP to make the installation if the ES&D report is favorable. After the system has been in operation for a full year, SRP will read the system's meter and issue a rebate check based on the system's actual performance at $0.50/kWh.
Residential solar pool heating systems are not eligible for incentives. Commercial solar pool heating systems are eligible for an incentive of $0.50/kWh of first-year energy production, not to exceed 60% of the system's cost.
In exchange for incentive payments, customers must allow SRP to retain the renewable-energy credits (RECs) associated with the electricity produced. Systems must be installed by a licensed contractor. SRP will provide and install a required separate meter, but the utility does not install systems or promote individual contractors.
SRP's incentive levels will decrease annually every May. A schedule of the future incentive levels is available here.
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Contact:
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Earthwise Solar Energy Program
SRP
Mail Stop PAB355
P.O. Box 52025
Phoenix, AZ 85072-2025
Phone: (602) 236-4448
Phone 2: (602) 236-8888
Web Site: http://www.srpnet.com/solar
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Please note: The information on the DSIRE web site provides an overview of incentives and other policies, but it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions, tax decisions or other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided in each record to verify that a specific incentive or other policy is applicable to your specific project.
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