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Solar Policy in Arizona

Solar Policy in Arizona. Tom Alston, Director of Businesses and Policy Development American Solar Electric Solar Alliance State Lead tom@americanpv.com. About American Solar Electric (ASE).

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Solar Policy in Arizona

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  1. Solar Policy in Arizona Tom Alston, Director of Businesses and Policy Development American Solar Electric Solar Alliance State Lead tom@americanpv.com

  2. About American Solar Electric (ASE) ASE is an Arizona-based design-build firm specializing in Solar Electric Power Systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Our approach brings continuity to your solar-electric project and includes system design, procurement, installation, interconnection and commissioning. Our company is responsible for the installation of more than 5,000,000 watts of photovoltaic power in Arizona. ASE is licensed with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors for Electrical and Roofing Construction Contracting: K-11 Dual Electrical (#168657) K-42 Dual Roofing (#236520)

  3. American Solar Presentation Agenda 2009 IS THE YEAR FOR SOLAR • 2009 Incentive Programs and Funding • Current Amount of Solar in AZ • Rates • Policy Basics • Upcoming Policies • Why 2009 is The Year

  4. 2009 Incentive Programs and Funding • Utility Incentives • Tax Incentives

  5. Utility Incentives A typical residential solar system would consist of 30 solar panels and be rated at 6000 Watts of capacity. This system would be eligible for $18,000 in incentives from utilities.

  6. Federal and State Tax Incentives Recent Passage of Investment Tax Credit Dramatically Reduced the Price of Residential Solar

  7. Utility Funds for Renewable Energy in Millions of Dollars

  8. The Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff (REST) REST is the primary reason there is solar in Arizona. In 2008, the number of solar homes needed to be installed by APS and TEP to meet the requirement was 1,838. Less than half the requirement was achieved. By the end of 2009, in order to meet the requirement 4,000 homes will need to have solar electric systems installed.

  9. Current Legislation and Regulatory Changes ACC State Legislature Overall Industry Goals

  10. The Arizona Corporation Commission Paul Newman Commissioner Bob Stump Commissioner Kris Mayes Chairperson Gary Pierce Commissioner Sandra Kennedy Commissioner • New Policies ? • Solar Friendly Rate Design ? • Utility Performance Incentives ? • Other ?

  11. Older systems will be able to switch to Net Metering. System Size Caps for Net Metering: “125% of the Net Metering Customer's total connected load, or in the absence of customer load data, capacity less than or equal to the Customer's electric service drop capacity”. Full retail value for net excess over the course of the billing cycle with monthly roll-over, true for TOU plans as well. Net excess remaining at the end of the year will be paid out in the form of a check at avoided costs. Net Metering TEP, APS, Co-Ops Cont.

  12. Arizona State Legislature Rep. Reagan Rep. Boone Rep. Leff Rep. Mason Rep. Campbell Rep. Farley Rep. Sinema

  13. Permit Cap for residential grid-tied solar systems in Cities, Towns, and Counties OVERVIEW Reduce excessively high fees imposed by cities and counties to permit roof-top solar systems PROVISIONS Would limit the total fees associated with obtaining a full permit for a solar system, from cities and towns to install solar system to no more than: $100 for Residential solar hot water systems $300 for Residential grid-tied solar photovoltaic systems Upcoming Policies

  14. Enabling Solar Schools OVERVIEW: Changes rules and allows schools to voluntarily engage in long term renewable energy service agreements and energy efficiency performance contracts PROVISIONS Allows schools to retain cost savings associated with energy efficiency and renewable energy production Expands definition of eligible “Cost Saving Measures” for schools Enables school governing boards to enter into energy performance or renewable energy power purchase contracts without holding elections Allows school districts to establish an energy and water savings account that will provide schools with financial flexibility in executing long term renewable energy and energy efficiency contracts Upcoming Policies

  15. Objectives of Solar Alliance

  16. Why 2009 is The Year • Falling Module Prices • Spanish market drying up • Net Metering will be in place • Over 110 Million in incentives • Cap on Residential Investment Tax Credits has been lifted • First full year of Utility Rest Programs • Financing options in the works

  17. Questions/Answers

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