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    Is solar worth it in Arizona?

    Energy CostsNovember 5, 20263 min readEnergy Company team

    Yes, if you pair solar with a battery. Arizona's export rate was cut 10% to about 5.55 cents per kWh on September 1, 2026, and the rate you get locks for 10 years when you connect. APS has asked regulators for a 16% residential increase, about $20 a month, with a vote due by December 31, 2026.

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    Is solar worth it in Arizona after the export rate cuts?
    Exports now earn about 5.55 cents per kWh after a 10% cut on September 1, 2026, and the rate locks for 10 years when you connect. With exports worth less, a battery that lets you use more of your own solar matters more.
    Are APS rates going up?
    APS has asked for a 16% residential increase, about $20 a month. The Arizona Corporation Commission must vote by December 31, 2026.
    Are there Arizona battery or solar incentives?
    APS Storage Rewards has a waitlist, SRP Battery Partner is capped at 5,000 participants, and Arizona's state credit of 25%, up to $1,000, applies to purchased systems only.

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