Why Arizonans Are Still Going Solar Without the Tax Credit, and Why So Many Are Adding Batteries

Rows of black solar panels mounted on a green metal roof under a blue sky with scattered clouds, with mountains on the horizon in Arizona

The 30% federal tax credit for homeowner-owned solar ended on December 31, 2025, and the national residential solar market has shrunk sharply since. Yet our install calendar at Rooftop Solar is fuller than it’s been since last winter, and more than half of the solar systems we’ve installed in 2026 include a home battery. Arizona … Read more

Powering Affordable Homeownership in Flagstaff: Rooftop Solar + Habitat for Humanity at Timber Sky

In Flagstaff and elsewhere, the conversation around affordable housing often focuses on one number, the cost to buy a home. But for working families, that’s only part of the equation. Another question lingers.  What does it cost to live in that home every month? Here’s where energy and solar become part of the solution. A … Read more

Preparing for Power Outages: The Role of Solar and Battery Storage in a Climate-Challenged World

Arizona Public Service (APS) utility facility building supporting grid operations and wildfire-related power shutoff coordination in Northern Arizona.

Key Takeaways APS has announced another Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event for Northern Arizona, just months after its first wildfire-related shutoff. Planned power outages are becoming an increasingly common wildfire prevention tool. Solar and battery storage systems can help homeowners maintain power during utility shutoffs. Energy resiliency is becoming an essential part of home … Read more

Upgrade Your Solar System: Discover Enphase’s Next-Gen Technology

Close-up of an Enphase IQ8 microinverter installed on a solar panel system.

Key Takeaways New Enphase technology increases energy production and improves system reliability Battery storage turns your system into a 24/7 energy asset instead of daytime-only production A 25-year limited warranty provides long-term protection and predictability Upgrade paths exist for both Enphase systems and non-Enphase systems Why Upgrading Your Solar System Actually Matters Solar doesn’t have … Read more

Let’s Get Real: Who Gets the Bigger Subsidy? – Solar vs. Fossil Fuels

coal-fired fossil fuel plants enjoy over a century of government subsidies paid by taxpayers

Key Takeaways The data shows that fossil fuels have received significantly more government support over a much longer timeframe, including substantial indirect costs like health and environmental impacts. Even as renewable incentives are reduced or phased out, solar and wind remain among the lowest-cost energy sources without subsidies. The central takeaway: the real imbalance isn’t … Read more

A Winning Combo: Here’s What Electric Vehicles and Solar Do to Your Fuel Budget

Electric vehicle charging at a home with rooftop solar panels in Arizona

EV + Solar Savings: Cut Fuel Costs in Arizona (2026) If you already drive an EV, or you’re considering one, there’s a second decision that has just as much impact on your long-term cost: how you fuel it. Gasoline was sitting near $3 per gallon not long ago. Today, it has pushed past $4, driven … Read more

Power to the People: Take Control of Your Energy Future

Camp Verde, Arizona homeowners benefiting from solar energy.

As homeowners in the US face ever-increasing electricity rates, the urgency to shift towards renewable energy sources becomes clearer. “Power to the People” emphasizes not only the need for personal energy independence and decreased uncertainty through solar and other renewable sources, but the phrase also underscores the real power of political and economic stability when … Read more

Rising Electricity Rates in Arizona Make Solar More Valuable

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

The value of solar comes down to one number: what you’d otherwise pay APS for the electricity your panels make and your home uses. When APS rates go up, every kilowatt-hour your system produces for your home is worth more. Those rates have been rising faster than the 3% a year many solar proposals assume. … Read more

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

Solar panel installation on a house rooftop, showcasing energy independence.

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

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