Tucson Solar (TEP) Rebate now $0.60/watt

Tucson Electric Power

TEP – Renewable Energy Incentive Program

If you are a customer of Tucson Electric Power (TEP), you should be aware that TEP decreased their rebate from $2.00 per watt to $0.60 per watt.

The good news is that the price of solar has come down significantly over the last year. Installing solar panels is as affordable as ever.

Now the average home can purchase a solar system for under $10,000 after rebates and incentives. Solar leases have also become a much more attractive option in the last year.

Arizona Solar Electricity Incentives:

2012 will be a great year to install your solar system. Below is a list of all the incentives available for solar in Arizona with APS:

  • 30 % Federal TaxCredit
  • $1,000 Arizona Tax Credit.
  • $0.60 per watt from TEP

This accounts for more than 50% of the total cost of solar

Contact Arizona Solar Pros (aka Arizona Energy Pros) today for a free consultation.
520-622-5511 | sales@aepros.com


Solar: Hope Project

Arizona Energy Pros donates financial and logistical assistance to the Solar: Hope Project.

Solar: Hope Project

About the Solar: Hope Project

We are a not for profit Organization based out of Gilbert, Arizona. We are passionate about Sustainable Living and ways of improving life for less fortunate people. We have come together with Stardust from ASU to creatively find a better way of life through the residual donation of Solar Energy.

2011-12′ Project

La Esperanza Children’s Home just outside of Puerto Penasco, Mexico has 43 children living there now and will have 54 in the very near future. Guillermo Zapata and his family run the Orphanage and will keep receiving kids with no additional funding from the Mexican government. Alot of these children have come from horrible backgrounds and situations you can’t imagine. Things that we take for granted every day like hot water for showers will be a first for most of these kids. The facility uses an average of $1,100.00 U.S. of electricity to run the 5 main structures on the grounds. We plan on installing a 200 panel, 40 kilowatt solar power system to eliminate the monthly power bill indefinitely. Leaving with the monthly, bill will be any stress, giving them peace of mind. The solar panels will be replacing the power bill, leaving them approximately $13,000 U.S. per year to devote to more important things such as education, religious, sports programs, ect. Finally and maybe most important, by installing the system we will set an example to the surrounding community, showing them that there is another way. By leaving educational material about Solar Energy at the project and leading by example, we hope to inspire a younger generation to get involved in the Green Living Movement.


Solar Installations

Commercial Solar Installer in Tucson and Pheonix

Is Solar Right For Your Business?

Answer these three questions:

  1. Do you pay too much in electricity?
  2. Are you upset with increasing annual electricity rates?
  3. Do you own the building and intend on staying for more than 5 years?

If you answered yes to all three of these, then the answer is absolutely YES.

Solar power is a great financial solution for many business owners.

The rebates, tax, and grant incentives are making solar installations a smart investment.  Take advantage of our solar offering today. Reduce or eliminate your electric bill by generating clean and renewable energy from solar.

We will customize a solar solution specific for your business building and your electrical usage. Call us at 480-420-7869 or fill out the form below to schedule your Free Energy Analysis and Solar Quote.

Step 1 – DISCOVERY: The Energy Audit

Every business is unique and solar technology does not make sense for everyone. In order to determine if solar makes sense for your business, a Solar Pro will meet with you to understand your energy needs and financial goals; collect 12 months of energy bills to determine how much energy your business is using; find out how much space is available to deploy solar. Finally, many of the incentives are tax based; so we will need to understand your tax situation. This should not take more than 40 minutes.

Step 2 – FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Once all of the information has been collected, Arizona Solar Pros we will prepare a complete financial analysis of your solar project, including annual cost savings, payback calculations, and cash flow analysis. We will also identify the rebates, tax credits, grants, and depreciation that significantly decreases the net cost of your system.

Step 3 – PROPOSAL

Once you have determined that solar makes financial sense for your business, we will have our engineers propose a solution for your solar energy needs. Once we have determined what is best for you, we will discuss what technology we have selected and why we selected it. If there is more than one solution we will discuss the cost and benefit of each solution.

Step 4 – DECISION TO PROCEED

After we have put together a financial and technical solution that you feel comfortable with, there are three things that must be done in order to proceed.

  1. Arizona Solar Pros will apply for a utility rebate for you. APS and TEP award rebates on a competitive basis. The pool of rebate money is limited compared to the number of companies that request rebates. If you do not secure a rebate the first time, we will discuss applying again at a more competitive rate.
  2. The utility requirements are that we have a contract signed within 30 days of the assignment of the rebate. The contract will be contingent on financing and on a rebate awarded by the utility.
  3. Your Arizona Solar Pros consultant will help you evaluate the financing options that are available (loan, lease, power purchase agreement). Our financial partners will need three years audited financials and tax records.

Step 5 – ENGINEERING AND DESIGN

High quality starts with good design. Our engineering team will custom design your solar power system based on your facility’s architecture, and electrical needs. Arizona Solar Pros will work with the solar equipment manufacturers with the latest technology to design high performance solar systems. The design process includes:

  • An in depth engineering and logistical analysis.
  • Electrical design.
  • Structural analysis and design if needed.
  • Drawing submission to the permitting authorities.
  • Drawing submisson to the utility for approval.

Step 6 – PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION

Arizona Solar Pros professional installation teams will install your system to our high standards. Lead times vary greatly depending on the technology that we will be using, but commercial typically range from 1-4 weeks depending on the size and complexity of your system. We will work closely with you to ensure minimal disruption to your business. Our project managers oversee all the building permits, inspections and connections to the utility grid.

Step 7 – OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND MONITORING

A monitoring system can be included with your system. This interface will show solar irradiance, system output, pollution avoided and other performance data on any PC with internet access. We will continue to provide ongoing support including:

  • Train your facilities personnel on monitoring and maintenance.
  • Administration and execution of all warranty coverage.
  • Field service and technical support, if required.
  • Submit any remaining rebate or incentive paperwork.

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Lease A Solar System

Is a Commercial Solar Lease right for my business?

Solar Lease

At Arizona Energy Pros we believe that investing in a solar system should be accessible and affordable for every business. Now, getting clean solar energy from solar systems provided by Arizona Energy Pros is affordable. In fact, it’s a no brainer!

We offer a commercial solar lease option.

What are the benefits of leasing a solar system for my business?

  1. Zero Money Down 
  2. Low Monthly Payments
  3. Immediate Electrical Savings
  4. Lower Operating Costs
  5. Fully Insured and Maintained
  6. Guaranteed Savings

Zero Down Solar Lease

A zero down solar lease is a good fit for business owners who do not have the upfront capital needed to purchase the solar system outright. Zero down solar leases are great for this type of business owner, particularly those who are pursuing solar for long term financial savings.

We have a solar lease option for business owners to go solar without any upfront cost and save money from day one.

Go Solar for $0 Down

Now you can afford to go solar without the high initial cost of installing a system. Instead of buying the equipment, you simply lease it. A solar lease is now the most popular commercial solar financing option in the country!

  • Save on Electricity Costs from Day One
  • With a solar lease, you pay as you go, instead of all at once. The combination of your low monthly lease payment and smaller electricity bill is typically less than what you pay the utility company today. So you can start saving money from the very first day.
  • Savings Grow Every Year - Your savings can grow over time as utility rates continue to increase. Historically, utility rates have increased over 5% every year. With SolarLease, you can lock in lower electricity rates for the term of your lease.

Is Leasing a Solar System a Smart Financial Investment?

Yes! Leasing a solar system for your commercial building can be a better investment, in most cases, because you do not have a big upfront payment and you can save your money for other pressing matters. You will be cash flow positive from day one as you save more on your electric bill than the monthly payment on the lease. You also do not have to worry about unexpected repair costs because the solar system is fully covered under a solar lease.

We also includes a free monitoring system with all our solar leases and a free repair service

With a residential solar lease, your system will continue to perform beautifully for years beyond the lease term. Our monitoring system allows us to get alerts to insure continuous up-time of your solar system. This guarantees  performance and reliability throughout the contract.

Guarantee System Performance or You Get Money Back

We guarantee that your solar system will perform as outline in the contract or YOU WILL GET PAID!   We track your solar systems progress throughout the year, to which you will have access to, so we know exactly how much energy is being produced in real-time.

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Solar Panel Installations (PV)

Get a free solar quote now. Call 480-420-7869: Phoenix Solar Installer • Gilbert Solar Installer • Mesa Solar Installer • Paradise Valley Solar Installer • Scottsdale Solar Installer • Tempe Solar Installer • Surprise Solar Installer • Sun City West Solar Installer • Chandler Solar Installer • Tucson Solar Installer • Oro Valley Solar Installer

Visit here for a free solar quote or call 480-420-7869

Arizona Energy ProsA Phoenix and Tucson Solar Installer
(480) 420-7869 – 3143 E Greenway Rd Suite 601, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Is Solar Right For You?

Answer these three questions:

  1. Do you pay too much in electricity?
  2. Are you upset with increasing annual electricity rates?
  3. Do you own your home and intend on staying for more than 5 years?

If you answered yes to all three of these, then the answer is absolutely YES.

Solar power is a great financial solution for many homeowners. Find out if your home makes the grade.

The rebates, tax, and grant incentives are making solar installations affordable.  Get a solar system from Arizona Energy Pros free for 1 year! Take advantage of our solar offering today. Reduce or even eliminate your electric bill by generating clean and renewable energy from solar.

We will customize a solar solution specific for your home and your electrical usage. Arizona Energy Pros is a Tucson and Phoenix Solar Installer. Call us at 480-420-7869 for a Free Solar Quote and Analysis or fill out the form below to schedule your Free Energy Analysis and Solar Quote.

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Phoenix & Tucson | Solar Lease Options

Call 480-420-7869 for a FREE SOLAR QUOTE?

Solar LeaseAt Arizona Energy Pros we believe that investing in a solar system should be accessible and affordable for everyone. Now, getting clean solar energy from solar systems provided by Arizona Energy Pros is affordable. In fact, it’s a no brainer!

We offer three solar lease options:

  1. A Prepaid Solar Lease
  2. Zero Down Solar Lease
  3. Money Down Solar Lease

The Prepaid Solar Lease

This is the best option for those who want the least out of pocket expense over the life of the system. It is also the leasing option that is as close to actually owning a system, while still getting all the benefits of getting a solar lease. However, this requires a larger upfront expenditure than the money down lease, but it is still less than purchasing the system up-front. The upside to this option is that the lessee will not have any additional lease payments under this arrangement.

Both the money down and the prepaid lease can offer a high rate of return, often over 10%. However, actual system ownership provides greater overall savings.

Also, we do not need to run your credit on a prepaid lease!

Zero Down Solar Lease

A zero down solar lease is a good fit for homeowners who do not have the upfront capital needed to purchase the solar system outright or who do not qualify for a low interest home equity loan (because there’s not enough equity in their home). Zero down solar leases are great for this type of homeowner, particularly those who are pursuing solar for environmental reasons rather than long term financial savings.

We have a solar lease option for homeowners to go solar without any upfront cost and save money from day one.

Go Solar for $0 Down

Now you can afford to go solar without the high initial cost of installing a system. Instead of buying the equipment, you simply lease it. A solar lease is now the most popular residential solar financing option in the country!

  • Save on Electricity Costs from Day One
  • With a solar lease, you pay as you go, instead of all at once. The combination of your low monthly lease payment and smaller electricity bill is typically less than what you pay the utility company today. So you can start saving money from the very first day.
  • Savings Grow Every Year - Your savings can grow over time as utility rates continue to increase. Historically, utility rates have increased over 5% every year. With SolarLease, you can lock in lower electricity rates for the term of your lease.

A Money Down Solar Lease

A money down lease is essentially the same as a zero down lease, except the leasing company usually exempts the lessee from any annual lease increase, and the monthly lease payments are lower. This option makes sense for homeowners who are not comfortable with their lease payments increasing every year and for those who have a small amount of capital to put toward the cost of the system.

Is Leasing a Solar System a Smart Financial Investment?

Yes! Leasing a solar system for your home can be a better investment, in most cases, because you do not have a big upfront payment and you can save your money for other pressing matters. You will be cash flow positive from day one as you save more on your electric bill than the monthly payment on the lease. You also do not have to worry about unexpected repair costs because the solar system is fully covered under a solar lease.

We also includes a free monitoring system with all our solar leases and a free repair service

With a residential solar lease, your system will continue to perform beautifully for years beyond the lease term. Our monitoring system allows us to get alerts to insure continuous up-time of your solar system. This guarantees  performance and reliability throughout the contract.

Guarantee System Performance or You Get Money Back

We guarantee that your solar system will perform as outline in the contract or YOU WILL GET PAID!   We track your solar systems progress throughout the year, to which you will have access to, so we know exactly how much energy is being produced in real-time.

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Tucson Electric Power (TEP)

Tucson Electric Power

TEP – Renewable Energy Credit Purchase Program

Last DSIRE Review: 1/21/2012
Program Overview:
State: Arizona
Incentive Type: Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Solar Pool Heating, Daylighting, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric
Applicable Sectors: Commercial, Residential
Amount: Up-front incentives for PV may be de-rated based on expected performance
Residential grid-tied PV: $0.75/W-DC
Residential off-grid PV: $0.50/W-DC
Non-Residential PV (50 kW or less): $0.75/Watt DC
Non-Residential grid-tied PV (more than 50 kW): production-based incentive
Wind (grid-tied): $2.25/W-AC
Wind (off-grid): $1.80/W-AC or a performance-based incentive
Daylighting (non-residential only): $0.18 per kWh savings for 5 years;
Residential Solar Water Heater: $0.25/kWh-equivalent, plus $750 up to a maximum amount of $1,750
Non-Residential Solar Water Heater: $0.50/kWh-equivalent, plus $750
Non-Residential Solar Water Heater: performance base incentive;
All other eligible technologies can receive performance based incentives which vary depending on the technology and the length of the contract. Contract options for performance-based incentives are 10, 15 and 20 years.
Maximum Incentive: Residential PV systems greater than 20 kW AC will receive rebates on the first 20 kW AC only
TEP incentive for PV cannot exceed 60% of the total project cost.
TEP incentive for PV may be combined with other state and federal incentives, but combined they cannot pay for more than 85% of the total project cost
Eligible System Size: PV: Minimum size is 1.2 kW.
Equipment Requirements: Photovoltaic modules must be covered by a manufacturer’s warranty of at least 20 years to qualify for the up-front incentive.
SWH systems must be certified to SRCC OG-300 standards
Eligible small wind systems must be certified and nameplate rated by the CEC.
Wind systems must have at least a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty to qualify for the up-front incentive; wind systems must have at least a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty to qualify for the performance-based incentive
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: TEP
Funding Source: RES Surchage
Web Site: http://www.tep.com/Green
Summary:

2011 funding for up-front incentives was exhausted by September.  The Arizona Corporate Commission voted in October to allow an additional $564,500 to be used to fund new PV rebates at reduced levels for the remainder of 2011. All up-front incentives for grid-connected PV will be offered at $0.75 per watt DC.

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) created the SunShare Program in 2001 to encourage residential and business customers to install new photovoltaic (PV) equipment. TEP transitioned away from their original incentive structure for PV and added incentives for a variety of other technologies in May 2008 under the new Renewable Energy Credit Purchase Program (RECPP). The technologies now eligible for funding through the RECPP all qualify under Arizona’s renewable energy standard (RES). TEP offers these incentives in exchange for the renewable energy certificates they generate. Incentives for the 2011 program year are as follows:

  • Residential PV (grid-tied): $0.75/W up front for qualified systems. Systems with less than a 20 year warranty on the module or a 10 year warranty on the inverter, or with a building-integrated PV (BIPV) system over 5kW must receive the 10, 15 or 20 year performance-based incentive (PBI) which is based on the actual metered electricity output.
  • Residential PV (off-grid): $0.50/W
  • Non-Residential PV (50 kW or less): $0.75/W.
  • Non-Residential PV (larger than 50 kW): must take the PBI
  • Solar Domestic Water Heating and Solar Space Heating: $0.25/kWh equivalent, plus $750 up to a maximum incentive of $1,750.
  • Non-Residential Solar Water Heating and Solar Space Heating: $0.50/kWh-equivalent, plus $750
  • Daylighting (Non-residential only):$0.18/kWh equivalent for 5 years.
  • Wind (grid-tied, up to 1 MW):$2.25/W-AC
  • Wind (off-grid, up to 1 MW): $1.80/W-AC
  • On-grid small hydro, biomass-biogas systems, pool heating (non-residential only), space cooling, and geothermal (electric, cooling and heating systems) are all eligible to receive PBIs. See program website for full details including contract options, equipment requirements and PBI amounts.

 


Contact:

Blanka Anderson
Tucson Electric Power
3950 E. Irvington Road
Mailstop RC 116
Tucson, AZ 85702
Phone: (520) 918-8296
E-Mail: Banderson@tep.com
Web Site: http://www.tucsonelectric.com/

Tucson & Phoenix | Energy Audit | Solar Installer

Sign-Up for an APS, SRP or TEP Energy Audit! Save Energy and Save Money on Your Utility Bill!

A home or business energy assessment, also known as an energy audit, is the first step to assess how much energy your home or business consumes and to evaluate what measures you can take to make your home more energy efficient. An assessment will show you problems that may, when corrected, reduce your electric bill and save you significant amounts of money over time.

A home or business energy checkup helps owners determine where you are losing energy and money – and how such problems can be corrected to make the building more energy efficient. A professional technician – often called an energy auditor – can give your home or business an energy audit.

For just $99, the SRP and APS Home Energy Audit inspection will identify improvements that can increase your indoor comfort and decrease energy costs.  In most cases, minor repairs and improvements can increase your efficiency by as much as 20%!

  1. Schedule the energy audit and diagnose the problems.

  2. Make the suggested improvements to your home or business.

  3. Perform the follow-up inspection to verify the effectiveness.

  4. Claim your rebates and enjoy the comfort of your home.

  5. Reduce your electric bill.

Energy Audit

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Also, by making your home or business energy efficient first, you can then add a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system to further reduce or eliminate your electric bill.  We are a high-end solar company that provides solar system sales, solar lease options, solar installations and solar maintenance on residential and commercial buildings. We care about our customers and we will be there for the long haul.

Call now to talk to a professional solar specialist in the Phoenix or Tucson Area!

We can be reached at 480-420-7869, or 877-481-9182 or just stop by for a visit. We would love to meet you!

Solar power is a great financial solution for many homeowners. Find out if your home makes the grade.

The rebates, tax, and grant incentives are making solar installations affordable.  Get a solar system from Arizona Energy Pros free for 1 year! Take advantage of our solar offering today. Reduce or eliminate your electric bill by generating clean and renewable energy from solar.

As your solar installer we will customize a solar system specific for your home and your electrical usage. Call us at 480-420-7869 or fill out the form below to schedule your Free Energy Analysis and Solar Quote.

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