calculate the cost and savings you are likely to get from installing solar panels for your home<\/a>.<\/p>","13":"<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//solar-energy//pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy///" target=\"_blank\">The disadvantage of installing solar panels<\/a> Incentives aren't as impressive in some states but overall still above average there is no reason to not go solar in Arizona. Enter your details to <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"..//solar-panel-calculators/">calculate the cost and savings you are likely to get from installing solar panels for your home<\/a>.<\/p>","useful_links":"<p><a title=\"Solar energy industries association\" rel=\"noopener\" href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.seia.org//state-solar-policy//arizona/" target=\"_blank\">Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)<\/a><\/p>","14":"<p><a title=\"Solar energy industries association\" rel=\"noopener\" href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.seia.org//state-solar-policy//arizona/" target=\"_blank\">Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)<\/a><\/p>","average_monthly_elec_usage":1061,"15":1061,"roof_pitch_degree":23.5,"16":23.5,"typical_kwh_production":1752,"17":1752,"created_at":"2019-04-10 02:11:35","18":"2019-04-10 02:11:35","incentive_overview":"<h4>Federal solar tax credit<\/h4>\r\n<p>The most significant incentive to install solar panels for homes and businesses in Arizona is the <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"http:////solarreviews.com//blog//federal-solar-tax-credit/">federal solar tax credit<\/a>. Right now, you can get a tax credit equal to 30% of the total costs of your solar installation. Battery storage systems also qualify for the tax credit. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>The 30% tax credit is available until the end of 2032.<\/strong> In 2033, the tax credit value will fall to 26% of installation costs. Solar panels installed in 2034 will receive a tax credit equal to 22% of the solar system price before the incentive expires entirely in 2035. <\/p>","19":"<h4>Federal solar tax credit<\/h4>\r\n<p>The most significant incentive to install solar panels for homes and businesses in Arizona is the <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"http:////solarreviews.com//blog//federal-solar-tax-credit/">federal solar tax credit<\/a>. Right now, you can get a tax credit equal to 30% of the total costs of your solar installation. Battery storage systems also qualify for the tax credit. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>The 30% tax credit is available until the end of 2032.<\/strong> In 2033, the tax credit value will fall to 26% of installation costs. Solar panels installed in 2034 will receive a tax credit equal to 22% of the solar system price before the incentive expires entirely in 2035. <\/p>","updated_at":"2023-04-14 06:51:19","20":"2023-04-14 06:51:19","diy_solar":"<p>Yes you can! In some cases, you can save $3,000 or more when you install solar yourself, even after receiving the federal tax credit. Despite the potential for savings, data from Lawrence Berkeley Labs shows that only about 3% of homeowners choose DIY solar. <\/p>\r\n<p>Reasons for this include:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"list-disc list-inside ml-4\">\r\n<li>The permitting and inspection process for the utility, the state, and municipalities can be quite complex.<\/li>\r\n<li>The installation work is both dangerous and difficult, with electrical work having to be performed at heights.<\/li>\r\n<li>Often times, solar electricity customers will be charged a premium for DIY installations, which can limit savings.<\/li>\r\n<li>In some states, a solar system needs to be installed by a qualified solar contractor in order to take advantage of incentives. In Arizona, a solar installer must be a licensed electrical contractor with Electricians Licenses: A-17, C11, and L11  to be considered qualified. Utilities and incentive programs may have additional requirements.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p>SolarReviews does not recommend DIY solar installations unless you have suitable skills. However, for those who do, SolarReviews published <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//solar-panels//solar-panel-kits/">a comparison table displaying solar panel kit prices from the top 10 leading solar kit websites in the US<\/a>.<\/p>","21":"<p>Yes you can! In some cases, you can save $3,000 or more when you install solar yourself, even after receiving the federal tax credit. Despite the potential for savings, data from Lawrence Berkeley Labs shows that only about 3% of homeowners choose DIY solar. <\/p>\r\n<p>Reasons for this include:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"list-disc list-inside ml-4\">\r\n<li>The permitting and inspection process for the utility, the state, and municipalities can be quite complex.<\/li>\r\n<li>The installation work is both dangerous and difficult, with electrical work having to be performed at heights.<\/li>\r\n<li>Often times, solar electricity customers will be charged a premium for DIY installations, which can limit savings.<\/li>\r\n<li>In some states, a solar system needs to be installed by a qualified solar contractor in order to take advantage of incentives. In Arizona, a solar installer must be a licensed electrical contractor with Electricians Licenses: A-17, C11, and L11  to be considered qualified. Utilities and incentive programs may have additional requirements.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p>SolarReviews does not recommend DIY solar installations unless you have suitable skills. However, for those who do, SolarReviews published <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//solar-panels//solar-panel-kits/">a comparison table displaying solar panel kit prices from the top 10 leading solar kit websites in the US<\/a>.<\/p>","city_2_id":0,"22":0,"city_3_id":0,"23":0,"state_tax_credit":1,"24":1,"state_tax_credit_amount":"1000.00","25":"1000.00","diy_solar_allowed":1,"26":1,"pros":"<p>What's <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//blog//pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy/">great about going solar<\/a> in Arizona is that you can take advantage of both the federal and the state tax credits. In addition to these incentives, Arizona receives the most sun in the U.S., so you don't need to buy as many panels to wipe out your electricity bill.<\/p>","27":"<p>What's <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//blog//pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy/">great about going solar<\/a> in Arizona is that you can take advantage of both the federal and the state tax credits. In addition to these incentives, Arizona receives the most sun in the U.S., so you don't need to buy as many panels to wipe out your electricity bill.<\/p>","cons":"<p>Unfortunately, though, utilities in the state don't offer full retail net metering, so savings are a bit lower than you might see in other states. It's not all bad, though; despite the three major utilities in Arizona buying excess solar energy for a lower rate, it's not <em>too<\/em> much lower than the retail cost of electricity. But, over time, the generation credit rate will get lower, so consider going solar sooner rather than later to get the most value out of your solar energy.<\/p>","28":"<p>Unfortunately, though, utilities in the state don't offer full retail net metering, so savings are a bit lower than you might see in other states. It's not all bad, though; despite the three major utilities in Arizona buying excess solar energy for a lower rate, it's not <em>too<\/em> much lower than the retail cost of electricity. But, over time, the generation credit rate will get lower, so consider going solar sooner rather than later to get the most value out of your solar energy.<\/p>","average_monthly_electrical_usage":0,"29":0,"other_incentives":"<h4>Arizona sales tax exemption<\/h4>\r\n<p><a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////azsolarcenter.org//arizona-tax-incentives/">The solar equipment sales tax exemption<\/a> prevents the state’s sales and uses tax from being applied to solar energy equipment. It also prevents sales tax from being tacked onto renewable energy credits (RECs). The sales tax rate in Arizona is 5.6%, so this exemption saves you from having to spend a considerable amount of money. <\/p>\r\n<h4>Property tax exemption<\/h4>\r\n<p>Typically, installing a solar system on your property would increase property taxes. However, thanks to<a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.azleg.gov//legtext//49leg//1r//bills//hb2332s.pdf/"> Arizona’s Energy Equipment Property Tax Exemption<\/a>, solar systems add no value to your property regarding property tax assessments.<\/p>","30":"<h4>Arizona sales tax exemption<\/h4>\r\n<p><a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////azsolarcenter.org//arizona-tax-incentives/">The solar equipment sales tax exemption<\/a> prevents the state’s sales and uses tax from being applied to solar energy equipment. It also prevents sales tax from being tacked onto renewable energy credits (RECs). The sales tax rate in Arizona is 5.6%, so this exemption saves you from having to spend a considerable amount of money. <\/p>\r\n<h4>Property tax exemption<\/h4>\r\n<p>Typically, installing a solar system on your property would increase property taxes. However, thanks to<a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.azleg.gov//legtext//49leg//1r//bills//hb2332s.pdf/"> Arizona’s Energy Equipment Property Tax Exemption<\/a>, solar systems add no value to your property regarding property tax assessments.<\/p>","pace_program":"","31":"","state_tax_credit_description":"<h4>Arizona solar energy tax credit <\/h4>\r\n<p>Not only do Arizona residents get to take advantage of the federal tax credit, but they can also receive the <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.azleg.gov//viewdocument//?docName=https:\/\/www.azleg.gov\/ars\/43\/01083.htm\%22>state%e2%80%99s solar energy credit.<\/a> Arizona’s solar energy credit is equal to 25% of the costs of a solar system, up to $1,000. That is a significant amount of savings on your income taxes. <\/p>","32":"<h4>Arizona solar energy tax credit <\/h4>\r\n<p>Not only do Arizona residents get to take advantage of the federal tax credit, but they can also receive the <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.azleg.gov//viewdocument//?docName=https:\/\/www.azleg.gov\/ars\/43\/01083.htm\%22>state%e2%80%99s solar energy credit.<\/a> Arizona’s solar energy credit is equal to 25% of the costs of a solar system, up to $1,000. That is a significant amount of savings on your income taxes. <\/p>","rebates":null,"33":null,"net_metering_content":"<h4>Arizona net billing<\/h4>\r\n<p>Arizona replaced full retail net metering with net billing in 2016. <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////docket.images.azcc.gov//0000176114.pdf/">Net billing<\/a> is similar to net metering, except that excess energy produced by a solar system is credited at a lower rate than what you pay for electricity. <\/p>\r\n<p>So, if your system produces more electricity than you use, you will still be compensated for that excess generation; it will just be less than the retail rate. The exact rate varies from utility to utility.<\/p>","34":"<h4>Arizona net billing<\/h4>\r\n<p>Arizona replaced full retail net metering with net billing in 2016. <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////docket.images.azcc.gov//0000176114.pdf/">Net billing<\/a> is similar to net metering, except that excess energy produced by a solar system is credited at a lower rate than what you pay for electricity. <\/p>\r\n<p>So, if your system produces more electricity than you use, you will still be compensated for that excess generation; it will just be less than the retail rate. The exact rate varies from utility to utility.<\/p>"}}" data-lazy-state-abbr=""> See all local installers