Solar Prices Are Rising — Don’t Miss Out on Big Savings in Arizona

If you’ve been thinking about going solar in Arizona, the smartest time to act is before prices climb and incentives change. With APS and SRP shifting customers to time-of-use (TOU) plans and demand charges, bills are getting harder to manage, especially during late-afternoon peaks. The right solar (and optional battery) setup lets you slash those peak costs, stabilize your monthly bill, and protect yourself from future rate hikes. APS’ own TOU plan pages show how costs jump from 4–7 pm on weekdays, exactly the window solar + storage can help you avoid.

At the same time, federal clean-energy incentives have become a moving target in 2025. Originally reset to 30% through 2032 under the Inflation Reduction Act, proposals and policy moves this year aim to accelerate a phase-down or early sunset, with one Senate draft targeting elimination by 2028, and White House actions signaling tighter timelines for projects that don’t start by 2026. Bottom line: incentives are still here today, but the window is narrowing, and delays could reduce your eligibility.

Why acting now pays (literally)

1) Cut your APS or SRP bill

• Shift daytime solar production to cover late-afternoon/early-evening usage, when rates and demand charges spike.

• With a battery, you can store low-cost energy and discharge it during on-peak windows (APS’ on-peak is 4–7 pm weekdays on certain plans).

2) Lock in lower pricing before demand pushes costs higher

• As deadlines approach and demand surges, installers book out and component prices can rise—historically pushing total project costs up near incentive deadlines.

3) Capture incentives while they last

• The Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC) remains a powerful 30% benefit now, but 2025 proposals could shorten the runway versus the IRA’s original 2032 end date. Acting sooner protects your eligibility if new rules take effect.

What an Arizona-optimized system looks like

• High-efficiency rooftop solar sized for your true annual usage and your utility’s TOU schedule.

• Optional home battery to cover the 4–7 pm (APS) or comparable SRP on-peak periods, reduce demand spikes, and keep critical loads on during outages.

• Rate-plan alignment so your system is engineered around APS/SRP rules (export credits, demand charges, and on/off-peak differentials). Local guides confirm how plan details impact savings.

FAQs Arizona homeowners ask us

“Are the federal tax credits really ending soon?”
The IRA set the 30% credit through 2032, but 2025 policy proposals and actions could accelerate a phase-out (some drafts target full elimination for residential by 2028, with project-start deadlines as early as 2026). Don’t assume the 2032 guarantee; earlier changes are on the table. Reuters+3solar.com+3Reuters+3

“Do I need a battery?”
Not always, but a battery can significantly increase TOU and demand-charge savings while providing backup power. We’ll model both scenarios so you can compare.

“How fast can I get installed?”
Permitting, utility paperwork, and interconnection can add time, another reason to reserve your spot before rush periods drive up lead times.

The takeaway

• Slash your APS or SRP bill with a system designed around TOU + demand rules.

• Lock in pricing before high demand and policy shifts push costs up.

• Capture incentives while they’re available; waiting could mean leaving thousands on the table.

Schedule your FREE solar consultation today, and we’ll run your custom savings model, rate-plan analysis, and incentive eligibility, so you can make a confident, timely decision.