Rising Electricity Rates in Arizona Quietly Make Solar More Valuable Than Ever

Arizona data center with high-voltage power lines in Phoenix illustrating rising electricity demand and increasing utility rates

It All Comes Down to One Number: Avoided Cost The value of solar comes down to a single variable: the cost of the electricity you no longer have to buy from your utility. For Arizona homeowners, especially customers of Arizona Public Service (APS), that number is rising faster than most people realize. And when electricity … Read more

Why Rising Oil Prices from the Iran Conflict Make Solar Power a Smart Choice for Arizona Homes

Global energy markets are in turmoil as the ongoing conflict involving Iran disrupts oil supplies and sends energy prices higher. For homeowners in Arizona, this turmoil highlights a simple truth: relying on fossil fuels leaves your household budget exposed to volatile geopolitical forces. Investing in solar energy and battery storage means local energy stability that … Read more

Arizona Energy Demand Is Rising – What It Means for Arizona Electric Rates, Solar, and Storage

High-voltage transmission lines crossing the Arizona Sonoran Desert during peak energy demand season

Summer is already on its way, and Arizona is growing fast. More people. More businesses. More electrification. And more cooling demand during longer, hotter summers. Arizona utilities have set new peak demand records in three consecutive summers, most recently exceeding 8,600 megawatts in 2025. Utilities are accelerating new generation and transmission buildout to stay ahead … Read more

Solar Panel Efficiency Continues to Improve

Solar Panel System Installation Rooftop Solar

According to Tracking the Sun, an annual report from Berkeley Lab, solar panel technology has seen significant advancements in both efficiency and affordability. The 2023 report highlights that “median residential system sizes reached 7.4 kW in 2023, with most systems ranging from 5-11 kW.” This represents a dramatic rise from 2000, when the median system … Read more

Are You Prepared for the Upcoming APS Rate Increase?

APS has proposed the largest rate increase in the last few decades.  The most common rate plans could see an increase of 13.6%.  Solar can help you alleviate the impact of the proposed increase and protect you from future increases in electricity cost.  The new rate change is expected to be approved by April of … Read more

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