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

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Commercial Solar Installation Prescott

High-Capacity System Built for Commercial Performance

System Size: 78.32 kW

Modules: 178 Silfab 440-watt solar panels

Inverters: Enphase IQ8A microinverters

Arizona Power Bills Could Rise 14% by 2026! Why Going Solar Now Makes Sense.

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Arizona Power Bills Could Rise 14% by 2026!  Why Going Solar Now Makes Sense.  Arizona Public Service (APS) has officially requested a 14% rate increase from the Arizona Corporation Commission, slated to take effect in mid-2026. For the average household, this means about $20 more per month, or $240 per year in additional electricity costs. … Read more

The La Posada Hotel

Rooftop Solar is proud to announce the successful completion of a major commercial solar project at the historic La Posada Hotel in Winslow.

The Downtown Connection Center

Downtown Connection Center

Rooftop Solar is proud to have played a key role in one of Flagstaff’s most exciting new community projects, the Mountain Line Downtown Connection Center.

“Big Beautiful Bill”

Big Beautiful Bill, Solar Credits, Tax Credits, Arizona

Final Call for the 30% Solar Tax Credit: What the New Law Means for Homeowners The “Big Beautiful Bill” changes everything. Here’s how to make sure you don’t miss out. If you’ve been on the fence about going solar, now is the time to get off it. On July 4th, President Trump signed into law … Read more

What the 2025 Tax Bill Means for Arizona Solar Incentives

Residential solar installation in Flagstaff, Arizona, by Rooftop Solar

Located in the beautiful foothills of Central Arizona, Happy Jack Lodge & RV Resort has access to a great amount of sunlight. We worked with Happy Jack Lodge to put that sunlight to work through the installation of a 100,000 Watt solar array.

Benefits of Choosing a Local Solar Company

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Why picking a local solar company is good for you and your community? When selecting a solar installer, homeowners in northern and central Arizona have numerous factors to evaluate. While price is an important consideration, it’s just one aspect of maximizing your solar panel investment. Local companies like Rooftop Solar, serving Flagstaff, Prescott, Sedona, Verde … Read more

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