Solar water heating for your home from SRP EarthWise Solar Energy

Typical costs will vary depending upon the contractor and materials you select.
Based on incentive of $0.45 per kWh
The Arizona tax credit is 25% of the cost,
capped at $1,000 maximum credit per residence,
regardless of the number of energy devices installed.
The federal tax credit is 30% of cost. Consult a tax professional for more information.
Savings are calculated based
on an annual energy production
of 2,800 kWh at $0.09 per kWh,
and will vary based on the
size of the system installed,
orientation and energy consumption.

The SRP Residential Solar Water Heater Program is designed to encourage investment in solar technology by helping reduce the system's cost.

Reservation capacity
$1,551,234
$0 $2,000,000

Updated Feb. 6, 2012

SRP has dedicated $2 million in funding for the Residential Solar Water Heater Program through April 30, 2012. Progress towards that goal is reflected in the reservation status bar on the right of the page.

Getting started

Step 1 - View this video

The video below reviews important things to consider when determining if a solar water heater makes sense for your home.


 

Step 2 - Review financing options

If your home is a good candidate, it is important to review the financial implications before deciding to install a solar water heater. Residential SRP customers who install a solar water heater may qualify for an incentive payment of $0.45 per kilowatt-hour of the annual energy savings realized by the system. SRP bases the level of energy savings on the OG-300 rating of the system and the orientation of the solar collector panels. SRP provides prorated incentives for systems in which the solar collectors are not installed in an optimal location.

Here's an example to help you calculate the costs associated with the installation of a solar water heater once you take SRP's incentives and applicable tax credits into account.

OG-300
Rating		 Typical cost  SRP solar incentive  Arizona tax credit  Federal tax credit  Net cost Annual savings  Simple payback
2,800 kWh per year $6,700 $1,260 $1,000 $2,010 $2,430 $252 10 years

 

Step 3 - Review process checklist

The SRP Residential Solar Water Heater Process Checklist will walk you through the steps you will need to follow in order to qualify for an SRP incentive.

Please be sure to review the program requirements. The process typically takes three months from SRP's receipt of the completed application package until the incentive is issued, but can vary based on project specifics.

Step 4 - Select a contractor

Once you have determined that installing a solar water heater makes sense, you will need to select a licensed solar water heater dealer and installer. Get advice to help you make an educated choice.

Once selected, your contractor will help you complete and submit all neccessary paperwork to SRP.


Frequently asked questions

Find answers to your questions about SRP's Residential Solar Water Heater Program.


Solar installations in your neighborhood

Learn more about the status of solar installations throughout Arizona at www.arizonagoessolar.org.

Contact us

If you have questions about the SRP EarthWise Residential Solar Water Heater Program, please contact a solar representative at (602) 236-4448.

SRP EarthWise Solar Energy is also available to business customers.

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Information for contractors

Contractors can find more specific information about the process and associated requirements of SRP's Residential Solar Water Heater Program.