Plug-In Solar in Arizona — Status: deferred
Bill: SB 1606 — Plug-In Solar Device Consumer Access Act
Sponsor: Sen. Wendy Rogers
Legislative Status: Deferred until 2027. SB 1606 did not advance before the session ended. Sponsors plan to reintroduce in the 2027 session.
Last Updated: March 2026
Key Information
| Average Electricity Rate | 13.9¢/kWh |
| Estimated Annual Savings | $270/year |
| TOU Rate Spread | 8¢/kWh |
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 6.5 |
| Retail Choice | none |
Key Provisions
Would have exempted certified plug-in solar devices from ACC interconnection requirements.
What You Can Do
No specific plug-in solar law. Arizona has excellent solar resources and strong net metering. APS and SRP offer solar programs.
What You Can't Do (Yet)
APS and SRP currently require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems.
Available Rebates & Incentives
Arizona has strong net metering through APS and SRP. Arizona property tax exemption for solar systems. No active state solar income tax credit (expired). The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Incentive Program Links
- DSIRE — Arizona Solar Incentives — Full list of Arizona state and utility solar incentive programs.
Demographics (US Census 2023)
| Population | 7,431,344 |
| Total Households | 2,729,067 |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,778,833 |
| Renter-Occupied | 950,234 |
| Single-Family Homes | 1,778,833 |
| Apartment Units (5+) | 432,187 |
| Median Household Income | $72,581 |
| Median Home Value | $342,300 |
Solar Resource Data (NREL PVWatts)
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 6.51 |
| Optimal Tilt Angle | 20° |
| Optimal Azimuth | Due South (180°) |
| Est. Annual kWh (800W system) | 1416 kWh |
| Best Solar Months | April–September |
Major Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Net Metering |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service (APS) | ~1.4 million customers | No |
| Salt River Project (SRP) | ~1.1 million customers | No |
| Tucson Electric Power (TEP) | ~457,000 customers | No |