If You Have an EV or Are Thinking About One, Here’s What Solar Does 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 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

Secure Your Energy Future Today: Why Solar + Battery Storage Makes Sense in Arizona

Rooftop solar panel installation in Phoenix, Arizona generating clean energy for a residential home.

The energy landscape in Arizona is shifting, and homeowners are feeling it. Electricity powers air conditioning during triple-digit summers, keeps homes running, and supports daily life. But the grid that delivers it is under growing pressure. Across our state, three converging forces are making energy more expensive, less predictable, and less reliable: Rising electricity rates … Read more

Powering Your Home With Solar + Battery Backup

24 hours of energy production with solar plus storage

Solar paired with battery storage is the most comprehensive solution for homeowners seeking maximum energy control and long-term protection from rising electricity costs. In the graph above, a home without solar, will draw power from the grid. Many people will be subject to time-of-use rates, and all customers of utility companies will have to deal … 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.

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