December 17, 2003—In an effort to encourage its customers to use solar energy, APS—Arizona’s largest electricity utility—will double its current purchase credit to customers buying and installing solar systems under the state’s Environmental Portfolio Standard. Effective January 1, 2004, APS will pay $4 per watt—up from $2 per watt—for solar systems that are tied to APS’ electric grid, up to 50 percent of the system’s cost. In addition, APS will make a one-time $700 purchase credit to customers who install solar water heating systems, up from $350.
Through this program, APS essentially is purchasing solar credits to help the company meet the goals of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s Environmental Portfolio Standard, which encourages APS to generate 1.1 percent of its energy through renewable sources, 60 percent through solar.
For more information, contact the APS Solar Line at 800/659-8148.
