$500,000 for Businesses to Install Solar Heating Systems
SRP's EarthWise Solar Energy Program provides incentives to residential and commercial customers who purchase photovoltaic (PV) or solar water-heating systems. For residential and commercial PV systems up to 20 kilowatts (kW) in capacity, the incentive is $3/watt DC, with a maximum payment of $60,000 per system.  For commercial PV systems over 20 kW in capacity, the incentive is $2.50/watt DC, adjusted based on the expected energy generation and verified during a 30-day performance test. There is no stated maximum incentive for commercial systems, but installations which expect to receive incentives totaling $500,000 or more require pre-approval from SRP.  To learn more, contact:  Earthwise Solar Energy Program, SRP, 1521 N. Project Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281-2025; 602-236-4448 or 602-236-8888; http://www.srpnet.com/environment/earthwise/solarbiz.aspx

Low-Interest Loan Program for Energy Efficient Installations
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) members may borrow $2.00 per watt up to a maximum of 25% of the total cost of solar or wind energy system. The interest rate is 3%. The loan will be secured by a lien on the house or property. The loan will be repaid in equal monthly installments over five years for loans under $10,000 and ten years for loans over $10,000. SSVEC's loan program can be combined with their rebate program. The loan and the rebate combined cannot pay for more 75% of the system's cost.  Contact:  Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative, 350 North Haskell, Willcox, AZ 85643-1718; 520-515-3473; http://www.ssvec.org/programs/energySunWatts.php

Rebates up to 50% of Energy Project Cost
Through the SunWatts Program, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) offers home and business owners a rebate of $4/W DC for installing photovoltaic, wind and biomass systems, with a maximum rebate of 50% total unit cost. Systems must be grid-connected to be eligible for the rebate. Note that customers receive no credit or payment for excess generation that flows back to the grid.  SSVEC's rebate program can be combined with their loan program. The loan and the rebate combined cannot pay for more 75% of the system's cost.  Contact:  Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative, 350 North Haskell, Willcox, AZ 85643-1718; 520-515-3473;  http://www.ssvec.org/programs/energySunWatts.php 

Renewable Energy Credits for Business and Home
The SunShare Program offers incentives to encourage residential and business customers to install new photovoltaic (PV) equipment. The technologies now eligible for funding through the SunShare program all qualify under Arizona's renewable energy standard (RES) and include:  residential PV (on-grid and off-grid); non-residential PV (on-grid and off-grid); residential solar water heating and solar space heating; non-residential solar water heating and solar space heating; daylighting; wind (on-grid and off-grid); and on-grid small hydro, biomas-biogas systems, pool heating (non-residential only), space cooling, and geothermal (electric, cooling and heating systems).  To learn more about these incentives, contact:  Tucson Electric Power, 3950 E. Irvington Road, Mailstop RC 116, Tucson, AZ 85702; 520-918-8296; http://www.tep.com/Green/

$$ Rebates for Large Businesses
TEP’s Large Business Program offers rebates to offset the initial costs of installing energy-efficient measures including lighting equipment and controls, air conditioning and heat pump equipment, motors and motor drives, compressed air, and refrigeration. Customers may also propose other energy efficiency solutions through custom measures. Eligible customers must submit a Pre-Notification Application to TEP. Once the initial application has been approved, the equipment is installed, a Final Application is submitted, and the customer should receive the rebate within 6 weeks of submitting the complete application.  There is a maximum rebate up to 75% of the total project cost.  Contact:  TEP Commercial Energy Solutions, 4350 East Irvington Rd, Mail Stop DS502, PO Box 711, Tucson, AZ 85702; 866-324-5506; Fax:  866-277-5604; http://www.tepcommercialenergysolutions.com/ProjectCenter/Default.aspx?tabid=2009
Application:  http://www.tepcommercialenergysolutions.com/ProjectCenter/Default.aspx?tabid=2001

Your Small Business May be Eligible for Energy Rebates
TEP’s Small Business Program encourages contractors to install selected high-efficiency lighting, HVAC and refrigeration measures for TEP small business customers. All rebates are for upgrades in already existing buildings and will be paid directly to the contractor. A list of eligible upgrades and program approved contractors can be found on the program website.  Contact:  TEP Commercial Energy Solutions, 4350 East Irvington Rd, Mail Stop DS502, PO Box 711, Tucson, AZ 85702; 866-324-5506; Fax:  866-277-5604; http://www.tepcommercialenergysolutions.com/ProjectCenter/Default.aspx?tabid=2010

$75,000 to Install Energy Saving Measures in Your Business
The TEP Commercial New Construction Program provides rebates to TEP’s non-residential customers for the installation of energy-efficient equipment in new construction. Additionally, rebates are available to help offset the costs of designing more energy efficient buildings. Rebate amounts are based on the estimated energy savings over a one year period.  The maximum rebate amount that a customer can receive in a calendar year for a new building construction project is $75,000 per project and for a design project the limit is $10,000 per design team.  Contact:  TEP Commercial Energy Solutions, 4350 East Irvington Rd, Mail Stop DS502, PO Box 711, Tucson, AZ 85702; 866-324-5506; Fax:  866-277-5604; http://www.tepcommercialenergysolutions.com/ProjectCenter/Default.aspx?tabid=2011
Application:  http://www.tepcommercialenergysolutions.com/ProjectCenter/Default.aspx?tabid=2025

50% Money Back for Your Energy Projects
Through the SunWatts Program, Trico Electric Cooperative offers home and business owners a rebate of $4/W DC for installing photovoltaic systems and wind energy systems, and $0.50 per expected first year kWh savings for solar water heaters. The incentive can not exceed 50% of the total system cost. Eligible PV and wind energy systems may be either grid-tied or off-grid. Note that customers receive no credit or payment for excess generation that flows back to the grid.  Contact:  Trico Electric Cooperative, Inc., 8600 W. Tangerine Road, Marana,, AZ 85653; 866-337-2052 or 520-744-2944; Fax:  520-744-2329; http://www.trico.coop/sunwatts_information.html

Building Permit Fee Credit if You Install Solar Energy at Home or Business
The City of Tucson passed Resolution No. 20193 to encourage the installation of solar energy systems throughout the city. The resolution established a policy whereby the director of the Department of Development Services will credit the amount paid by an applicant for a building permit up to a maximum of $1,000 for the installation of a qualifying solar energy system installation, or the actual amount of the permit fee, whichever is less. Tucson includes in its definition of qualifying solar energy systems: photovoltaics (PV), solar domestic hot water and space heating, and solar air conditioning systems. To qualify, the proposed system must be capable of displacing a minimum of 1,500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year at the building site.  Contact: Tucson City Solar Energy Coordinator, 4004 S. Park Ave., Bldg 1, Tucson, AZ 85714; 520-791-5111, ext. 327; http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/dsd/Permit_Review_/Solar_Fee_Incentive_Waiver.pdf

Renewable Energy Credit Purchase Program
Through the Renewable Incentive Program, UniSource Energy Services (UES) offers customers who install various renewable energy sources the opportunity to sell the credits associated with the energy generated to UES. Previously, UES only provided incentives for solar technologies, but they expanded the list of qualified renewables to include all technologies eligible for Arizona's Renewable Energy Standard (RES). The solar technologies eligible for a rebate include photovoltaic (PV), solar hot water, solar HVAC and solar daylighting systems.  For exact rebate amounts, contact:  Renewable Energy Credit Purchase Program – UES, UniSource Energy Services, PO Box 3099, Kingman, AZ 86402-3099; 866-467-1229; http://uesaz.com/Green/

$25,000 for Energy Efficient Business Equipment
UniSource Energy Services (UES) offers the Commercial Energy Solutions Program for their non-residential gas customers to install energy efficient equipment. Incentives are provided for qualified equipment installed in a retrofit, major renovation, or new construction project in four categories: furnaces, process boilers, water heaters, and high efficiency commercial kitchen griddles. The amount of the rebate varies depending on the equipment size and efficiency; specifications are listed on the program website. The maximum incentive is $8,000 per customer per calendar year. K-12 school districts may receive up to $25,000 per calendar year.  Contact:  UES Gas Commercial Energy Solutions, UNS 2001 North 3rd Street, Suite 106, Phoenix, AZ 85004; 866-324-5506; Fax:  866-277-5604; http://uesaz.com/Green/Business/index.asp

$50,000 Tax Credit for Solar & Wind Installations
Arizona’s tax credit for solar and wind installations in commercial and industrial applications is available for non-residential entities.  The tax credit, which may be applied against corporate or personal taxes, is equal to 10% of the installed cost of qualified solar energy devices.  The maximum credit per taxpayer is $25,000 for any one building in the same year and $50,000 in total credits in any year. If the allowable credit exceeds the taxpayer’s income tax liability, the amount of the claim not used to offset taxes may be carried forward for not more than five consecutive taxable years as a credit against subsequent years' income tax liability.  Contact:  Arizona Department of Commerce, Energy Office, 1700 West Washington Ave., Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ 85007; 602-771-1100; http://www.azcommerce.com/BusAsst/Incentives/Solar+Energy+Tax+Incentives+Program.htm
Application:  http://www.azcommerce.com/doclib/finance/solar%20application.pdf

Green Building Incentives for Scottsdale Homebuilders

Scottsdale’s Green Building Program encourages environmentally responsible building in the Sonoran Desert region by incorporating healthy, resource- and energy-efficient materials and methods in the design and construction of homes. Incentives include expedited plan review and free promotional green building materials including a job site sign. Green building projects are reviewed and inspected as part of the city development regulatory process. As such, a green building permit is issued for construction, a green inspection card is used by the city building inspectors during construction and a green "certificate of occupancy" is issued upon completion of the project.  For more details, contact:  City of Scottsdale, 7447 E. Indian School Rd., Suite 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251; 480-312-4202; Fax:  480-312-7314; http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/greenbuilding/

Green Incentives for Arizona Desert Towns
Buckeye’s Green Home Building Program encourages sustainable construction for residential dwellings. It is customized to provide guidelines for environmentally responsible building in the Sonoran Desert region.  Incentives include expedited plan review, free project construction water, and family Aquatic Center Passes and a Green Home Certificate of Occupancy. Proposed Green Building projects are reviewed and inspected as part of the Town’s development process. To learn more, contact:  Town of Buckeye, Community Development Department, 90 N. Apache Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326; 623-349-6199; Fax:  623-349-6199; http://www.buckeyeaz.gov/

Pay Less on Your Taxes if You Sell Energy Efficient Homes
Arizona provides an individual income tax subtraction to taxpayers who sell one or more energy efficient single family residences, condominiums or town houses. The credit may be claimed in the year that the house is sold. It is equal to 5% of the sales price excluding commissions, taxes, interest, points, and other brokerage, finance and escrow charges and cannot exceed $5,000. The taxpayer may elect to transfer a subtraction under this section to the purchaser of the residence or to the financial institution that secures a mortgage or deed of trust on the residence. To complete the transfer, the taxpayer must prepare a written statement that the taxpayer has elected not to claim the subtraction and that the purchaser or financial institution may claim the subtraction.  Contact:  Tax Assistance, Arizona Department of Revenue, 1600 W. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2650; 602-255-3381 or 800-352-4090; http://www.azdor.gov/ResearchStats/legislative%20summaries/2000leg.htm
Application:  Instructions for receiving the subtraction can be found in the instructions for Form 140, available under “Forms and Instructions” at http://www.revenue.state.az.us/.

Go Green and Get a Property Tax Break
Arizona’s property tax exemption applies to solar energy devices and any other device or system designed for the production of solar energy for on-site consumption.  For property tax assessment purposes, these devices are considered to add no value to the property.  For a complete list of eligible devices, contact:  Tax Assistance, Arizona Department of Revenue, 1600 W. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2650; 602-255-3381 or 800-352-4090; http://www.revenue.state.az.us/

Sales Tax Exemption for Solar Energy Devices
Arizona provides a sales tax exemption for the retail sale of solar energy devices and for installation of solar energy devices by contractors. These devices include wind electric generators and wind-powered water pumps in addition to daylighting, passive solar heating, active solar space heating, solar water heating, and photovoltaics. To take advantage of these exemptions from tax, a solar energy retailer or a solar energy contractor must register with the Arizona Department of Revenue prior to selling or installing solar energy devices.  Other tax exemptions may apply.  For more details, contact:  Arizona Department of Commerce, Energy Office, 1700 West Washington Ave., Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ 85007; 602-771-1241;  http://www.azsolarcenter.com/benefits/solarsalestax.html
Application:  http://www.azdor.gov/ADOR_Forms/70-79/74-4048_fillable.pdf (Arizona Form 6015: Solar Energy Devices – Application for Registration) 

$300,000 Incentives for Energy Saving Businesses
APS Solutions for Business has prescriptive, custom and energy study incentives available to its business customers, including schools, industrial facilities and public agencies.  Prescriptive Incentives are available to business customers for both retrofit and new construction projects and include 75% of the cost, up to $150,000 per year for customers with an aggregated demand of 200 kW or less, and $300,000 per program year for customers with aggregated loads greater than 200 kW demand.  Custom Incentives are available to large business (>200 kW demand) customers for retrofit and new construction energy saving measures not included in the list of qualified prescriptive measures. Custom measures are funded at $0.11/ annual kWh savings.  Custom incentives are capped at 50% of incremental measure cost and $300,000.  Energy Study incentives are designed to provide partial reimbursement of feasibility studies, design assistance, commissioning and retro-commissioning services with in the Customer's new or existing facility. Large business customers are eligible to apply for up to 50%  of the qualifying study cost.  For more details, contact:  APS Solutions for Business, 428 E. Thunderbird Rd., #749, Phoenix, AZ 85022; 866-277-5605; Fax:  866-277-5604; http://www.aps-solutionsforbusiness.com/ProjectCenter/Default.aspx?tabid=1281
Application:  http://websafe.kemainc.com/ProjectCenter/Default.aspx?tabid=1315

$75,000 to Install Renewable Energy Systems
Through the Renewable Incentive Program, Arizona Public Service (APS) offers customers who install various renewable energy sources the opportunity to sell the credits associated with the energy generated to APS.  The solar technologies eligible for a rebate include photovoltaic (PV), solar hot water, solar HVAC and solar daylighting systems. Up-front incentives for PV may be de-rated based on expected performance. Renewable energy systems are eligible for a maximum of up to $75,000. Contact:  Credit Purchase Program Customer Service Line, Arizona Public Service Company, Solar Energy Services, Mail Station 3161, P.O. Box 53933, Phoenix, AZ 85072-3999; 602-328-1924; Fax:  602-250-2724; http://www.aps.com/main/green/choice/choice_23.html?source=hme