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Incentives for Solar Daylighting

New solar daylighting systems installed within the APS service territory can compete for a one-time incentive from APS of up to $0.20 per estimated kWh saved during the first year of operation, up to a maximum incentive of $75,000. Total up- front incentive payments are also limited to 50 percent of the system cost.

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 submitted during the same period.

You may request up to the maximum incentive amount allowed, however, projects requesting less funds per kWh of production will generally receive more competitive scores. Applications are due the last day of the respective period:

1. January and February
2. March and April
3. May and June
4. July and August
5. September and October
6. 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.

Before you apply:

• Review the decision process to see how APS determines if your request for funding is approved and when you can expect to receive a funding decision. View a working model of the APS UFI Ranking Calculator (MS Excel)
  
  
• Review Equipment Qualifications and Installation Guidance information sheet for information on technical requirements for your project.

How to apply for an incentive:

1. Submit a completed and signed reservation application which includes:
   
   
   • Project size and amount of incentive per estimated kWh savings you are requesting
   • Your UFI Ranking Score
   • An itemized quote for all system and installation costs. The quote must include the manufacturer and model number of the solar panels.
     
     
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 provide "proof of advancement".
   Work with your installer to obtain necessary municipal permits and clearances ("green tag"). In order to keep your funding reservation active, you must also provide proof that your project is advancing. This includes:
   
   
   • Submitting an Energy Savings & Designed Output (ES&D) report.
   • Notification that applicable permits have been pulled
   • Submission of design drawings
     
4. Request your incentive payment.
   Your request should include:
   
   
   • 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
   • Copy of the clearance issued by the city or county, or, box checked on the Acceptance and Installation Certification form stating that there is no city or county clearance required for the installation site location.

Submit all program documents to:

APS Renewable Energy Incentive Program
P.O. Box 53933, MS 3171
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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