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APS & SRP Solar Rate Plans for Arizona Homeowners to Save Big
APS and SRP Solar Rate Plans Explained: Lower AZ Power Bills Updated: June 16, 2025 Managing home energy costs in Arizona starts with understanding your electricity rate plan. With soaring temperatures, especially during summer, selecting the right Arizona Public Service (APS) or Salt River Project (SRP) plan can either cost or save you hundreds each…
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The Solar Power Duck Curve: How to Manage Daily Energy
The Arizona Solar Duck Curve: How Solar + Storage Maximizes Your Energy Savings Updated: June 6, 2025 The rapid adoption of renewable energy, particularly solar power, has transformed Arizona’s electrical grid system. As we transition away from fossil fuels, utilities across the state face a unique challenge known as the “duck curve” —a phenomenon that…
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Do I Need a Main Panel Upgrade (MPU) for My Solar Installation?
What is a Main Electrical Panel and Why Does It Matter? Updated: Jun 16, 2025 As solar energy becomes an increasingly popular option for homeowners and businesses alike, many people are eager to make the switch to cleaner, more sustainable power. An often overlooked component of solar installations is the condition of your home’s electrical…
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Do Solar Panels Us Alternating Current (AC) or Direct Current (DC)?
Do Solar Panels Us Alternating Current (AC) or Direct Current (DC)? Updated: June 13, 2025 Solar energy is rapidly growing as a clean, renewable resource that reduces our reliance on fossil fuels. As homeowners and businesses alike invest in solar panels, a common question arises: do solar panels generate alternating current (AC) or direct current…
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Do Solar Panels Us Alternating Current (AC) or Direct Current (DC)?
Do Solar Panels Us Alternating Current (AC) or Direct Current (DC)? Updated: June 13, 2025 Solar energy is rapidly growing as a clean, renewable resource that reduces our reliance on fossil fuels. As homeowners and businesses alike invest in solar panels, a common question arises: do solar panels generate alternating current (AC) or direct current…
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Can You Export Solar Energy? Solar Export Rates in AZ
Can You Export Solar Energy? Solar Export Rate Programs in Arizona Updated: June 18,2025 Understanding Solar Export Rates in Arizona Solar export rates are the payments Arizona homeowners get for the extra solar energy their systems create and send to the grid. These rates are determined by local utility companies and vary depending on the…
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SRP Solar Program Rate Plan Overview
SRP Solar Rate Plans, Seasonal Energy Rates and Time-of-Use Peaks Updated: June 16, 2025 For customers going solar in the SRP territory, SRP offers two types of Solar Rate Plans—demand–based or Export-based—each with two options. Thus, there are four different SRP Solar Rate plans that a customer can choose from. Below, we’ll discuss each plan type…
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APS Solar Program Rate Plan Overview
APS Solar Program Rate Plan Overview Updated: June 13, 2025 At Solar Topps, we will explain the APS Solar Program Rate Plan Overview. When you go solar with the Arizona Public Service (APS) solar program, the installer primarily handles the following steps: The APS Home Solar Program Once a homeowner goes solar, they must choose…
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Solar Buyback Rate Cuts: A Step Backward for the Solar Industry
Solar Buyback Rate Cuts: A Step Backward for the Solar Industry Updated: June 19, 2025 The recent vote by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to cut solar buyback rates 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,…