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UTILITY INCENTIVES
APS - Solar Partner Incentive Program
Applies To: Residential customers of APS System Type: Photovoltaic (solar electric), and solar thermal water heating systems (SDHW), for on and off grid residential systems.
APS customers can receive a rebate of $3 for each DC Watt of rated solar electric power installed in a grid-tied application (or 50% of the total system cost - whichever is less) up to 10,000 Watts. For an off-grid application the rebate is $2 for each DC Watt of rated solar electric power up to 5,000 Watts.
You must be an existing APS customer or your property must be located in APS service territory. A licensed electrical contractor must install the system in order to qualify for the incentive. New solar water heater installations must meet OG-300 ratings. Systems cannot exceed 10,000 kW hours per year. Payment is based on a system's yearly kW hour rating of 0.50 cents per kW hour. Customer receives payment directly from APS or can assign it over to the installer once the system has been activated. Funding is limited and a reservation process is in place to guarantee funds for those customers pursuing projects. Projects must be installed within 180 days of acceptance by the utility.
For more information visit - http://www.aps.com/my_community/Solar/eps.html
SRP - EarthWise Solar Energy Program
Applies To: Residential customers of SRP System Type: Photovoltaic (solar electric), and solar thermal water heating systems (SDHW), for on and off grid residential systems.
SRP customers can receive a rebate of $3 for each DC Watt of rated solar electric power installed in a grid-tied application (or 50% of the total system cost - whichever is less) up to 10,000 Watts. For off-grid application the rebate is $3 for each DC Watt of rated solar electric power up to 10,000 Watts. A licensed electrical contractor must install the system in order to qualify for the incentive. New solar water heater installations must meet OG-300 ratings. Systems cannot exceed 10,000 kW hours per year. Payment is made on a systems yearly kW hour rating of .50 cents per kW hour. Customer receives payment directly from SRP once the application has been processed and approved. Funding is limited and a reservation process is in place to guarantee funds for those customers pursuing projects. Projects must be installed within 180 days of acceptance by the utility.
For more information visit - http://www.srpnet.com/environment/earthwise/solar/default.aspx
GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES
State of Arizona - Personal Income Tax Credit
Applies To: Retail sale of solar systems used in residential applications System Types: Any solar energy devices including systems or series of mechanisms which collect and transfer solar generated energy. Amount: 25% of system cost; to a $1,000 maximum; one-time use per house. Unused credits carry forward up to 5 years. For more information visit - http://www.revenue.state.az.us/brochure/543.pdf
State of Arizona - Sales Tax Exemption Expenditures for Solar Energy Devices are now exempt from Arizona State Sales Tax. (Arizona House Bill #2429 - http://www.dsireusa.org/documents/Incentives/AZ08F.pdf Note: Municipalities do not exempt solar energy devices from sales tax.
State of Arizona - Solar Energy Property Tax Exemption Solar Energy Devices add zero value to property value for property tax assessment purposes. (Arizona House Bill #2429, page 25 lines 16-18, see link above).
Federal Tax Credits - Personal Income Tax Credit
Applies To: Residential Properties System Types: Solar Hot Water, Photovoltaic (Solar Electric), and Fuel Cells Amount: 30% of a system cost up to $2,000 for Solar Hot Water and Solar Electric, up $500 for Fuel Cells. Unused credits can carry forward to succeeding tax year.
Solar hot water heating must provide at least 50% of annual hot water needs. Not to be used for Hot Tubs or Swimming pools. Solar Hot Water systems must be OG-300 certified in Arizona. This credit can be used for multiple system types such as solar hot water and solar electric systems. Unless there is congressional action, this credit will expire on December 31, 2007 For more information visit - http://www.dsireusa.org/documents/Incentives/US37F.pdf
For Solar Energy resources, visit www.azsolarcenter.com
BUILDER INCENTIVES
Priority plan review - All qualified green building projects receive fast track plan review service. This means green building projects receive building permits in two-thirds of the time as regular projects depending on degree of complexity. Development process and technical assistance is provided as part of the plan review and approval process.
Green Building Permit and Inspections – Once plans are approved under the green building rating checklist, a green building permit is issued and green building inspections are provided in conjunction with the regular city inspections to ensure the project complies with the green building provisions as approved on the plans. From a homebuyer’s perspective, this integrated green building inspection process ensures a superior building project as compared to conventional non-green built projects. Upon completion of the building, a Green Certificate of Occupancy is issued that becomes a permanent record of the city.
Job site signs - City green building construction job site signs are available for builders to help distinguish their projects from others. This serves as a billboard to inform the general public of the builder's commitment to environmentally responsible building and the long-term health of the community.
Directory of participating designers and builders - Participating architects, designers and builders are listed and published in promotional materials. The listing is on the city web site and made part of green building information packets at public events.
Homeowner’s manual – The green building program requires the builder to provide a green building homeowner’s manual. The purpose of the manual is to explain the features and benefits of green building, including energy, water, indoor environmental health, and resource efficiency. The homeowner’s manual includes the green Certificate of Occupancy, signed copy of Green Certificate of Completion, list of green features, product literature and manufacturer’s manuals for all installed heating and cooling equipment, lighting and plumbing fixtures and kitchen/laundry appliances. Assistance is available from city green building staff in preparation of the manual.
Promotional package for builders/developers - Promotional packages include green building logo for ads, program brochures, and green home buyers guide. The Green Building Program has additional literature in the area of energy efficiency, indoor water efficiency, drought tolerant landscaping, indoor environmental quality and resource efficiency.
Educational programs - The City of Scottsdale sponsors an annual Green Building Expo and a monthly green building and solar lecture series that features information and resources in the areas of site use, energy, building materials, indoor environmental quality, water and waste reduction.