Category: Utility

  • Utility Export Rates Explained 

    Utility Export Rates Explained 

    Export rates replace net metering, determining the compensation for surplus solar energy your system feeds back into the grid. Typically, these rates are lower than standard grid electricity costs, so generating and exporting excess power may not be as financially rewarding when compared to net metering. Additionally, this backdrop highlights the strategy of potentially opting…

  • SRP Solar Program Rate Plan Overview

    SRP Solar Program Rate Plan Overview

    For customers going solar in the SRP territory, SRP offers two types of Solar Rate Plans – Demand-based or Export-based – and each of these has two options, for a total of four different Solar Rate plans that a customer can choose from. Below, we’ll discuss each plan type in detail, empowering SRP customers to…

  • APS Solar Program Rate Plan Overview

    APS Solar Program Rate Plan Overview

    Process of Going Solar in APS When going solar with Arizona Public Service (APS) solar program, a homeowner can expect the following steps to take place which are primarily handled by the installer: APS Solar Program Once a homeowner goes solar, they must choose between two solar-specific rate plans: These Rate Plans have Seasonal Energy…

  • Solar Buyback Rate Cuts: A Step Backward for the Solar Industry

    Solar Buyback Rate Cuts: A Step Backward for the Solar Industry

    The recent vote by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) solar buy back rates cut has raised widespread concerns. This decision will have a significant impact on homeowners with rooftop solar installations and the broader solar industry. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of this decision, explore its implications, and discuss why…