Arizona | Rooftop Solar

The Historic Ice House in Flagstaff Goes Solar

November 18, 2024 by Rooftop Solar

Rooftop Solar partnered with the Flagstaff Collision Center and their construction contractor, WesPac Construction, to harness the power of the sun by installing an 83.2 kW solar array at their new location in East Flagstaff.

Solar Buyback Decrease Looms as APS Deadline Approaches

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024 by Rooftop Solar

Solar Buyback Decrease Looms as APS Deadline Approaches Buyback Decrease New solar-qualified homeowners in APS territory should expect to see a 10% decrease in the value of home solar energy as the Arizona Corporation Commission nears their annual APS buyback hearing. However, homeowners this month are in a great position to be grandfathered at the … Read more

Why Should I Go Solar in the Spring?

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 by Rooftop Solar

4.3 kW system in Flagstaff Arizona featuring QCell and Enphase inverters.

#1: Beat the Summer Rush! Some homeowners put their solar pursuits on hold during the winter months because thinking about solar energy during the coldest, wettest, and cloudiest time of year isn’t the easiest thing. As a result, they don’t start thinking about solar again until longer days return. Every year we see a solar … Read more

Are You Prepared for the Upcoming APS Rate Increase?

January 22, 2024July 19, 2023 by Keith Gomora

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

Solar Tax Credit Update 2023

October 8, 2024March 27, 2023 by Rooftop Solar

18.2 kW solar system for the home in Peoria, Arizona featuring Canadian Solar 395 W modules

As we reported last year, the Inflation Reduction Act was passed in August and extended the federal solar tax credit for the next 10 years at the full 30% rate. As tax season is upon us, read on to find out more about how the solar tax credit works, its benefits, what improvements have been … Read more

Worried About Power Outages? How Solar + Battery Storage Can Help!

October 8, 2024March 10, 2023 by Rooftop Solar

11.8 kW solar system in Flagstaff, Arizona

Utility and power outages are becoming more and more frequent. Losing power can be unnerving, whether in the middle of a winter storm or in the middle of a heat wave. Solar and battery storage can offer you security and uninterrupted power. When an outage happens, your home can seamlessly connect to a solar battery … Read more

How does solar (and battery storage!) work for you? Your options and typical solar energy use cases explained.

March 30, 2023March 7, 2023 by Rooftop Solar

24 hours of energy production with solar plus storage

There are a few main schemes for how homeowners produce and consume energy. Solar plus energy storage is the ultimate way to control your power and solar without storage is also a great solution. See how these compare to the traditional method of powering your home with the grid in order to further understand how … Read more

Product Feature: IronRidge Solar Racking

March 21, 2023December 13, 2022 by Rooftop Solar

Ironridge Solar racking system in Flagstaff, Arizona

Everyone has concerns when it comes to working on their roofs. Understandably, one of the most sensitive considerations when choosing to go solar is what work will be done on the roof and what products will secure the system. With our industry-leading 30-year warranty, Rooftop Solar knows it is important to choose a solar company … Read more

Partnership with Habitat for Humanity

March 21, 2023November 17, 2022 by Rooftop Solar

Habitat for Humanity Rooftop Solar partnership sign

Rooftop Solar is excited to announce our partnership with Habitat for Humanity and their Starter Home Project. A direct response to Flagstaff’s housing crisis, the home is the first in the program and can be seen on the northwest corner of Butler and O’Leary in Flagstaff.

The Starter Home project is a campaign by Habitat for Humanity to create sustainable, affordable housing. The best part is that Habitat for Humanity has devised a system of homeownership where homeowners receive equity in the home each year they live there. Homeowners will earn $10,000 back each year for 10 years, allowing them to save for their second home.

Rooftop Solar is donating a solar system valued at close to $11,000. It will provide a 130% offset of an average homeowner’s energy use, leaving the new Starter Home’s owner with no electricity bill and possibly a utility credit! Over the guaranteed life of the system, the homeowner will save about $12,500. The energy produced by the system has the carbon-reducing power of planting 1,530 trees!

Rooftop Solar is very proud of our partnership with Habitat for Humanity and of our ability to give back to the Flagstaff community this way. It’s a perfect fit! Watch for the news of many more Starter Home projects in the near future.

System size: 1.74 kW DC

Number of panels: 6

Panel brand and wattage: REC 290

Inverter type: Enphase IQ 7 Plus Microinverters

Features: Online monitoring portal, 30-year warranty covering parts and service

System Value
Energy Offset	130% annually
Energy Harvest	3,122 kWh/year
Annual Consumption	2,410 kWh/year
Financial Impact
Year 1 Savings	$437.08
30-Year Savings	$12,479.70
15-Year Payback	117%
30-Year Payback	287%
Environmental Impact
Carbon Offset	131,124 pounds of CO2
The equivalent of trees planted	1,530
The equivalent of miles driven	140,490

Solar Installation in Flagstaff, AZ, Andy V

October 8, 2024November 15, 2022 by Rooftop Solar

“Rooftop installed a big ground mount solar unit for us. They used their magic box to determine ideal angles and location. Installation was completed last year and I haven’t had any issues with it, but have been saving a bundle of $$ by replacing propane and gas (car) by switching cars and appliances to electric. It more than pays for my electric bill.”

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Andy went solar back in January 2019 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Andy’s system consists of 32 REC 290-watt solar panels with a Fronius inverter.

System Size: 9.3 kW

Module Type: REC 290 / 32

Inverter: Fronius Primo

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What was your main motivation to go solar?

While I appreciate the value of renewable/green energy, my main motivation was financial. This solar installation alone was pretty good value, but the tax credit makes it a financial no-brainer. My tax credit was large enough that I was able to replace my home appliances and heating with electric and also buy a cheap electric car. And now the payments I am making on the solar loan are significantly less than what I was paying for heating gas, car fuel, and electricity put together.

What is the best part of having solar?

I love looking out the window at the solar panels soaking in the sunshine. Here in Arizona, we love our few rainy and snowy days, but now seeing my panels drink in the photons is a great feeling too. When I first got the solar installed, I would keep the app up on my screen and see realtime how much energy we were pulling down. The second best part is watching the credits pile up on my APS “bill.”

What was the most enjoyable part of the process of going solar?

Some people may want to get into a lot of the technical details about panel types, placements, etc. I, however, preferred to have the Rooftop engineers and techs come up with the best solutions. They would give me all the plan details, but I happily deferred to their expertise and let them do all the work. They did a fantastic job, and I have no regrets whatsoever.