Learn more about solar power photovoltaic systems for Sedona, Cottonwood, Village of Oak Creek, Prescott Valley, Arizona.
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Verde Solar Power - 9530 E. Cornville Rd., Cornville, Arizona 86325 - (928) 284-0884
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• Produce your own power
• Increase your property's value
• Clean
• Quiet
• Maintenance free
• Protects against future rate hikes
• Stabilizes electrical infrastructure
• Strengthens national energy security
• Produce your own power
• Increase your property's value
• Clean
• Quiet
• Maintenance free
• Protects against future rate hikes
• Stabilizes electrical infrastructure
• Strengthens national energy security
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What are the steps involved in a PV installation?
When selecting a Solar Pro, look for a company that has experience installing ...the type of renewable energy system you seek. Ask them how many years they`ve been in business, ask what licenses they hold, and get (and check) references. Also ask if they have any specific manufacturer or industry training or certifications. Remember, renewable energy systems are an asset, that properly installed should provide many years of reliable service. You want a qualified professional. Get several bids, but picking the lowest bid is not necessarily the goal. Choose experience and quality too. Also compare warranty and service policies offered by competing bids."
When selecting a Solar Pro, look for a company that has experience installing ...the type of renewable energy system you seek. Ask them how many years they`ve been in business, ask what licenses they hold, and get (and check) references. Also ask if they have any specific manufacturer or industry training or certifications. Remember, renewable energy systems are an asset, that properly installed should provide many years of reliable service. You want a qualified professional. Get several bids, but picking the lowest bid is not necessarily the goal. Choose experience and quality too. Also compare warranty and service policies offered by competing bids."
Once you sign a contract, we can start the rebate process and get confirmation from APS (or any utility in Arizona that is offering a Renewable Energy Program. It usually takes about 30 days for approval. We can then order materials and set a date for installation. Once the panels arrive, the work can usually start within a week. After submitting the final paperwork, APS reviews the system and verifies the permits, which takes about another four weeks. After that, APS arranges for a net meter to be installed -- and then YOU are generating electricity from the sun!
Utility Rebates
APS
To fulfill the Renewable Energy Standard (RES) requirements implemented by the Arizona Corporation Commission in 2006. The goal is to power 500,000 homes in Arizona by 2025 as the required percentage of renewable generation increases to 15% produced by regulated utilities. The current RES level for Arizona in 2011 is only 3.00%. Statewide, Arizona will need to install over 5,500 3 kW systems next year to meet the RES goals in 2009.
This number increases to:
9,100 in 2011
12,000 by 2012
"APS is currently only accepting Residential Grid-Tied PV applications in the Rapid Reservation Program. APS has successfully encouraged enough residential customers to install solar electric systems (PV) on their homes that the entire 2011 budget for residential standard incentives for grid-tied solar electric systems has been allotted."
"Incentive and funding levels are subject to change based on Arizona Corporation Commission Order."
"Prior to payment of residential renewable energy incentives, customers must submit a W-9 form to APS. APS does not require a W-9 if APS customers are leasing the system and will not own the system at the end of their lease; however the lessor will be required to submit a W-9. Additional information on submitting the W-9 will be provided when customers receive their reservation confirmation. W-9 forms are available online at the IRS website." APS web site.
Don’t wait to start your solar system.
APS
To fulfill the Renewable Energy Standard (RES) requirements implemented by the Arizona Corporation Commission in 2006. The goal is to power 500,000 homes in Arizona by 2025 as the required percentage of renewable generation increases to 15% produced by regulated utilities. The current RES level for Arizona in 2011 is only 3.00%. Statewide, Arizona will need to install over 5,500 3 kW systems next year to meet the RES goals in 2009.
This number increases to:
9,100 in 2011
12,000 by 2012
"APS is currently only accepting Residential Grid-Tied PV applications in the Rapid Reservation Program. APS has successfully encouraged enough residential customers to install solar electric systems (PV) on their homes that the entire 2011 budget for residential standard incentives for grid-tied solar electric systems has been allotted."
"Incentive and funding levels are subject to change based on Arizona Corporation Commission Order."
"Prior to payment of residential renewable energy incentives, customers must submit a W-9 form to APS. APS does not require a W-9 if APS customers are leasing the system and will not own the system at the end of their lease; however the lessor will be required to submit a W-9. Additional information on submitting the W-9 will be provided when customers receive their reservation confirmation. W-9 forms are available online at the IRS website." APS web site.
Don’t wait to start your solar system.
Tax Credits
As part of the 2005 Energy Bill, the federal tax credit covers 30% of solar energy installation costs. In October 2008, Congress passed an 8-year extension to this tax credit and removed the $2000 cap for residential installations. Plus, in Arizona, there is a $1000 tax credit. Businesses can depreciate the full cost of the system over five years. Unfortunately, non-profits and municipalities cannot take the credit.
Tax Form 5695 PDF - "Residential Energy Credits"
Solar Energy Industries Association - Guide to Federal Tax Incentives
As part of the 2005 Energy Bill, the federal tax credit covers 30% of solar energy installation costs. In October 2008, Congress passed an 8-year extension to this tax credit and removed the $2000 cap for residential installations. Plus, in Arizona, there is a $1000 tax credit. Businesses can depreciate the full cost of the system over five years. Unfortunately, non-profits and municipalities cannot take the credit.
Tax Form 5695 PDF - "Residential Energy Credits"
Solar Energy Industries Association - Guide to Federal Tax Incentives
Net Metering
Net metering is a program that utilities are now required to offer to their customers who generate electricity. For residential solar systems, a special meter is installed to run forward as power is used in the home, and to run backward as surplus power from the PV system is supplied to the grid. You pay each month for only the energy you use in excess of the energy you generate. If you generate a surplus, the utilities will carry a credit toward the next month, and at the end of December, any excess is paid to you but at a low wholesale rate.
Net metering is a program that utilities are now required to offer to their customers who generate electricity. For residential solar systems, a special meter is installed to run forward as power is used in the home, and to run backward as surplus power from the PV system is supplied to the grid. You pay each month for only the energy you use in excess of the energy you generate. If you generate a surplus, the utilities will carry a credit toward the next month, and at the end of December, any excess is paid to you but at a low wholesale rate.
Because you still pay a service fee every month of $8 to $18 (depending on rate plan) even if you generate all your own power, the optimum size solar system is usually about 80% of your usage. This service fee is well worth cost because by cooperating with your utility in a grid-tied connection, you avoid all the problems with batteries, and have a much more efficient, reliable system.
The most unique feature of Arizona’s net metering plan is that it has no statewide kW cap, and a home or building to can be net metered up to 125 percent of the connected load of that building. Net Metering allows customers to offset their consumption by crediting the utility bill with excess generation.
The most unique feature of Arizona’s net metering plan is that it has no statewide kW cap, and a home or building to can be net metered up to 125 percent of the connected load of that building. Net Metering allows customers to offset their consumption by crediting the utility bill with excess generation.
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