Up Front Incentives for Small Solar Water Heating Systems (OG-300 Rated)

Up-Front Incentives (UFIs), for the installation of domestic solar water heating systems (typically under 10,000 kWh savings per year), are available on a competitive basis. The maximum incentive available as listed on the APS Renewable Energy Incentive Chart is equal to $0.75 times the estimated first year kWh savings your system provides.  The kWh savings estimate is based on the industry "OG-300" performance rating of the system as published by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC). 

Funding for up-front incentives will be equally divided into the six bi-monthly allocation periods as noted below and will be reserved for projects on a competitive basis. Each project will be given a ranking score from the APS UFI Ranking Calculator which will be used to compare it to other projects. You may request up to the maximum incentive amount allowed, however, projects requesting less funds per kWh of savings will generally receive more competitive scores. Applications are due the last day of the respective period:

• January and February
• March and April
• May and June
• July and August
• September and October
• November and December

At the end of each funding period, projects are ranked based on the score they receive from the APS UFI Ranking Calculator. The most competitive projects are funded first. Because we typically receive requests for more funding than is available, it is likely that not all projects will be funded each period.

The maximum APS incentive you can receive is limited to 50 percent of the total system cost.

How to receive your incentive payment:

1. Submit the following:
   

   • A completed and signed reservation application and credit purchase agreement
   • An itemized quote for all system and installation costs. The quote must include the manufacturer and model number of the OG-300 rated system.
     
     
2. After the nomination period has ended, you will receive notification regarding the funding status of your project.  If accepted, APS will send you a Credit Purchase Agreement (CPA) which you must review, sign and within 30 days.
     
   
3. Obtain any local permits and proceed with installation of your system.
   After installation, obtain necessary municipal clearances ("green tag"). Typically your installer will assist you in obtaining permits and clearance.
   
   
4. Request your incentive payment.
   Your request should include:
   

   • Proof of final clearance
   • An installation certification form signed by both your equipment dealer and installer.
   • Receipt confirming the system purchase price, payment, and installation by an Arizona licensed contractor.

Submit all program documents to:

APS Renewable Incentive Program
P.O. Box 53933, MS 3161
Phoenix, AZ 85072-3933

By e-mail: commercial-renewables@aps.com

If you have any questions regarding the process, please call (602) 328-1924.

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