Non-Residential Solar Incentive Program Information
APS has $103 million available to fund non-residential projects. The specific funding levels and timing of the nomination periods are outlined below by project type.
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Nomination Period
Application Deadlines
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Large Projects
(projects over 200 kWac or thermal projects with a lifetime commitment over $2.5 million)
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$12 million of lifetime commitment
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Production based incentive
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Nomination Periods:
2/29 & 8/31
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$12,000,000
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Medium Projects
(projects up to 200 kWac
for pv and for
solar thermal projects
with lifetime payments
up to $2.5 million)
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$18 million of lifetime commitment
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Production based incentive
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Bi-monthly Nomination Periods:
1/1 – 2/29, 3/1- 4/30,
5/1 – 6/30, 7/1 – 8/31,
9/1 – 10/31, 11/1 – 12/31
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$18,000,000
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Small Projects
(projects requesting up to a one time incentive of $75,000)
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$2.4 million
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Up-front incentive
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Bi-monthly Nomination Periods:
1/1 – 2/29, 3/1- 4/30,
5/1 – 6/30, 7/1 – 8/31,
9/1 – 10/31, 11/1 – 12/31
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$2,400,000
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Schools and Government
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Schools:
Up to $53 million divided into 6 bi monthly nomination periods with $8.83 million of lifetime commitments awarded in each period.
$27 million of lifetime commitment.
Government:
Up to $13 million divided into two nomination periods with $6.5 million of lifetime commitments awarded in each period.
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Production based incentive
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Schools:
PV – bi monthly cycles beginning with Jan - Feb
Thermal – First come, first served for up to $4.1 million of lifetime commitments.
Government:
PV – Two funding periods, First period ends Feb. 29. Last funding period ends Aug. 31.
Thermal – First come, first served for up to $1.2 million of lifetime commitments.
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$66,000,000 new funding for 2012
plus $5,200,000 for thermal projects
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2012 Deposit Requirements
Thirty days from the date of reservation, an initial deposit is required according to the schedule below:
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200 kWac and under (or any Thermal Production Based Incentive)
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$3,000
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Greater than 200 kWac and less than 500 kWac
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$6,000
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Greater than 500 kWac
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$10,000
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A second deposit equal to 2% of the lifetime incentive funding requested will also be due 120 days after APS has notified you of your incentive award (for the second deposit, you may submit a bond or letter of credit instead). Your installer or developer may submit either deposit on your behalf.
APS shall promptly refund the full amount of any deposit to the party that made the deposit upon the project’s successful interconnection with APS. Should a project be terminated at any time prior by the customer or APS, the reservation deposit would be credited towards the REST and trued-up in the subsequent REST Implementation Plan.
Solar Panels (Photovoltaic Systems)
Three hundred days of sunshine a year make today's reliable solar technology ideally suited to Arizona's climate. APS rebates, along with the federal and state tax incentives, make using clean solar energy to power your business easy and affordable. Plus, powering your business with clean, reliable solar energy demonstrates your organization's commitment to environmental responsibility and can give it a competitive advantage.
Photovoltaic (PV) panels are typically installed on a business’ rooftop and positioned to maximize exposure to the sun. The panels contain sunlight-absorbing semiconductors that convert sunlight into electrons, which flow as direct current (DC) electricity to an inverter. The inverter then transforms the DC electricity into AC electricity, which can be used to power your business. If your system produces more than you use, the excess flows to the APS grid and your account is credited. Because your facility remains connected to the power grid, you’ll have electricity at night and on dark, rainy days.
Terms & Conditions:
UFI Incentive
Maximum Up-Front Incentive levels are up to $0.60/watt for grid-tied PV. Incentive may not exceed 40 percent of the total system cost.
Customers may request funding up to the maximum levels; however, incentives are limited and are awarded on a competitive basis.
APS Renewable Energy Rebates are subject to change and funding availability. Visit aps.com/GoSolar for information on available rebates and detailed terms and conditions
PBI Incentive
Maximum Production Based Incentives range from $0.080/kWh to $0.084/kWh depending upon the length of the Renewable Energy Credit agreement between the customer and APS. Incentive may not exceed 40 percent of the total project cost.
Customers may request funding up to the maximum levels; however, incentives are limited and are awarded on a competitive basis.
The incentive amount for PV systems may be adjusted if the expected performance of the system is lowered due to shading of the PV panels or installation of the panels at a less than optimal direction or angle.
APS Renewable Energy Rebates are subject to change and funding availability. Visit aps.com/GoSolar for information on available rebates and detailed terms and conditions.
Solar Water Heaters (SWH)
Solar water heaters are a cost-effective way to use solar power at your business's facilities. And, unlike other energy sources that may increase cost over time, the sun's energy is free and renewable. Solar water heating is a clean, cost-effective way to heat your facility’s water. Solar water heaters also use relatively little space.
Solar Water Heaters have a collector on the building’s roof, which catches sunlight and warms the water inside the system. The hot water is piped to a holding tank, ready for use. Water that is not used is circulated back through the system, keeping it hot. Your electricity back-up system will work at night or on dark, cloudy days.
Terms & Conditions:
UFI Incentive
The UFI for Solar Water Heaters ranges based on system size from $.41/first year kWh savings based on OG-100 rating for larger systems to $.68/first year kWh savings based on OG-300 rating for smaller systems. Incentive may not exceed 40 percent of the total system cost.
Customers may request funding up to the maximum levels; however, incentives are limited and are awarded on a competitive basis.
APS Renewable Energy Rebates are subject to change and funding availability. Visit aps.com/GoSolar for information on available rebates and detailed terms and conditions
The customer contribution to the cost of the solar water heating system must be at least 15 percent of the project cost after all available Federal and State incentives have been applied.
PBI Incentive
Production Based Incentives are only available for larger systems and range from $0.041/kWh to $0.051/kWh, depending upon the length of the Renewable Energy Credit agreement between the customer and APS. Customers may request funding up to the maximum levels; however, incentives are limited and are awarded on a competitive basis. Incentive may not exceed 40 percent of the total project cost.
Solar Daylighting
Solar daylighting is an inexpensive way to utilize the light from the sun to illuminate areas of your facility during the day instead of using artificial lighting that uses electricity. It has the added benefit of reflecting most of the sun's heat.
Most solar daylighting installs fairly quickly and with no structural change. A solar collector gathers the sun’s light and directs it through a reflective tube on the roof of your facility. A diffuser then spreads the light throughout your interior space.
Terms & Conditions:
UFI Incentive
Maximum Up-Front Incentives for solar daylighting are $0.18/kWh. Rate applies to first year energy savings only, based on Energy Savings and Designed Output (ES&D) report. Incentive may not exceed 40 percent of the total system cost.
Customers may request funding up to the maximum levels; however, incentives are limited and are awarded on a competitive basis.
APS Renewable Energy Rebates are subject to change and funding availability. Visit aps.com/GoSolar for information on available rebates and detailed terms and conditions
PBI Incentive
There is no PBI Incentive for Solar Daylighting.
APS Renewable Energy Rebates are subject to change and funding availability. Visit aps.com/GoSolar for information on available rebates and detailed terms and conditions.
Solar Space Cooling (SSC)
The sun can also be used to provide cooling for your facility or industrial processes used in your business. Solar space cooling is an effective application for large structures in Arizona, such as office buildings, hotels, manufacturing facilities, schools and hospitals.
Solar space cooling uses the sun’s heat to power heat-driven air conditioners. Solar space cooling typically uses either 1) absorption cooling, which uses solar collectors to heat a liquid that is then condensed and evaporated to create a cooling effect or 2) desiccant cooling, which uses a chemical drying agent that introduces humidity into the air and removes heat when the dried air is evaporated.
Terms & Conditions:
UFI Incentive
Maximum Up-Front Incentive levels are up to $0.90/kWh. Incentive may not exceed 40 percent of the total system cost.
Customers may request funding up to the maximum levels; however, incentives are limited and are awarded on a competitive basis.
APS Renewable Energy Rebates are subject to change and funding availability. Visit aps.com/GoSolar for information on available rebates and detailed terms and conditions
PBI Incentive
Maximum Production Based Incentives range from $0.080/kWh to $.0.084/kWh depending upon the length of the Renewable Energy Credit agreement between the customer and APS. Incentive may not exceed 40 percent of the total project cost.
Customers may request funding up to the maximum levels; however, incentives are limited and are awarded on a competitive basis.
The incentive amount for PV systems may be adjusted if the expected performance of the system is lowered due to shading of the PV panels or installation of the panels at a less than optimal direction or angle.
APS Renewable Energy Rebates are subject to change and funding availability. Visit aps.com/GoSolar for information on available rebates and detailed terms and conditions.
Solar Space Heating (SSH)
Use the sun's energy to cost-effectively warm specific parts of your business. Solar space heaters are simple to install and, once set up, are a clean and virtually cost-free source of warmth for your facility.
Solar space heating can consist of passive systems, active systems or both. Passive systems absorb the sun’s warmth during the day and then release that warmth when it is needed. Active solar space heating systems have collectors that gather and absorb solar radiation and then distribute it to specific parts of the business.
Terms & Conditions:
UFI Incentive
Maximum Up-Front Incentive levels are up to $.41/kWh. Rate applies to first year energy savings only, based on Energy Savings and Designed Output (ES&D) report or APS space heating calculator. Incentive may not exceed 40 percent of the total system cost.
Customers may request funding up to the maximum levels; however, incentives are limited and are awarded on a competitive basis.
APS Renewable Energy Rebates are subject to change and funding availability. Visit aps.com/GoSolar for information on available rebates and detailed terms and conditions
PBI Incentive
Maximum Production Based Incentives range from $0.045/kWh to $.0.051/kWh depending upon the length of the Renewable Energy Credit agreement between the customer and APS. Incentive may not exceed 40 percent of the total project cost.
Customers may request funding up to the maximum levels; however, incentives are limited and are awarded on a competitive basis.
The incentive amount for PV systems may be adjusted if the expected performance of the system is lowered due to shading of the PV panels or installation of the panels at a less than optimal direction or angle.
APS Renewable Energy Rebates are subject to change and funding availability. Visit aps.com/GoSolar for information on available rebates and detailed terms and conditions.
Solar Pool Heating (SPH)
Using the sun is a cost-effective and environmentally conscious way to heat your facility's pool, making swimming a year-round luxury. Perfect for hotels, resorts, gyms, and spas, solar pool heating systems provide an inexpensive way to heat your commercial pool year-round.
Solar pool heating works by pumping the water through the existing pool filtration system through a solar collector, which transfers heat to the water. The systems typically drain water back into the pool when the pump is off to prevent freezing during cooler days. Solar pool heating can also be used in conjunction with traditional electric or gas heating systems.
Terms & Conditions:
UFI Incentive
Maximum Up-Front Incentive levels are up to $.09/kWh. Incentive may not exceed 40 percent of the total system cost.
Customers may request funding up to the maximum levels; however, incentives are limited and are awarded on a competitive basis.
APS Renewable Energy Rebates are subject to change and funding availability. Visit aps.com/GoSolar for information on available rebates and detailed terms and conditions
PBI Incentive
Maximum Production Based Incentives range from $0.010/kWh to $.011/kWh depending upon the length of the Renewable Energy Credit agreement between the customer and APS. Incentive may not exceed 40 percent of the total project cost.
Customers may request funding up to the maximum levels; however, incentives are limited and are awarded on a competitive basis.
APS Renewable Energy Rebates are subject to change and funding availability. Visit aps.com/GoSolar for information on available rebates and detailed terms and conditions.
Other Non-Solar, Non-Residential Incentives
APS offers Non-Residential UFIs for non-residential customers who install other non-Solar technologies, including Wind or Geothermal energy solutions. For details on the incentives for these other technologies, visit aps.com/gosolar.