Solar Panels in Tucson, AZ

A: Estimates are free for grid-tie solar electric and solar thermal systems. There is a nominal charge for estimates for landscape lighting, radiant floor heating, and off-grid solar systems. Typically 50% of the fee is applied toward the final purchase.

A: They are applied to the final tax bill, so if you owed $5,000 in taxes with a $1,000 tax credit, you only owe $4,000. If your withholding exceeds tax liability, the refund increases by the tax credit amount. The Arizona tax credit is 25% of the system cost with a max credit of $1,000. The federal credit is 30% of the net system cost. Net system cost is the contract amount less any utility incentive.

A: Each family has a different utility use profile; in addition, each home has different types and ages of equipment. It is true that the same home will have about the same capability in terms of the total system size, but one home may have use energy efficient lighting, with a high SEER air conditioner, and not have residents home during the day.