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

If you are applying for an Up-Front Incentive (UFI) for the installation of a small solar water heating system (under 10,000 kWh savings per year), you will receive a single incentive payment from APS defined in the APS Renewable Energy Incentive Chart. Currently, the incentive is equal to $0.75 times the first year kWh savings your system provides (the kWh savings estimates are based on the industry "OG-300" performance rating of the system as published by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC).

In most cases your installer will be familiar with the incentive process and can help you with any of the required forms.

The maximum APS incentive you can receive can't be over 50 percent of the total system cost but other incentives such as a Federal tax credit (30 percent of the system cost) and a State tax credit (25 percent of system cost up to $1,000) may further reduce your costs. However, after all utility and tax incentives are applied, participants are required to contribute a minimum of 15 percent of the actual 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. Receive reservation confirmation from APS.
   You will receive written notification that your reservation was approved or denied.
   
   
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: renewables@aps.com

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

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