APS Incentives for Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy is nothing new. It’s been used by civilizations throughout history for heating, medicinal purposes, bathing and cooking. With today’s technology, clean, renewable energy from geothermal resources can be used by APS customers to stabilize and reduce their energy costs and increase energy independence.

Only systems installed within APS territory are eligible for these incentives.
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What is geothermal energy?
Geothermal energy uses the heat (“thermal”) that is contained inside the earth (“geo”). Different technologies can be used to extract that heat and then use it to create electricity, to warm water or to provide heat to businesses.

Commercially, geothermal energy is currently being used in Arizona in various locations in a diverse number of applications such as aquaculture operations raising fish and shrimp, crop irrigation, spas, greenhouse heating, grain and vegetable drying, soil warming for mushroom growing and earthworm farms.

Will Geothermal work for me?
For more detailed information on how geothermal energy works, information on geothermal applications and available resources Arizona, see the Department of Energy’s report, The Energy Under Our Feet - Geothermal Resource Estimates for the U.S.

What steps do I need to take?
One of the first things you can do is to speak with an industry professional who can discuss different geothermal energy applications that can work for your particular situation. The process to reserve funding is slightly different depending on how you are using geothermal resources.

• Incentives for Geothermal Electricity Generator
• Incentives for Geothermal Space Heating and Process Heating
  

The renewable incentive program is funded by APS customers and is approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission.

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