Arizona

AZ

SB 1606 — Plug-In Solar Device Consumer Access Act

Deferred
Current Status
Last verified: March 2026

Legislative Status

Deferred until 2027. SB 1606 did not advance before the session ended. Sponsors plan to reintroduce in the 2027 session.

Sponsored by: Sen. Wendy Rogers

Legislation Progress

Deferred

Arizona Solar Data

Avg. Electricity Rate13.9¢/kWh
TOU Peak Spread
8¢/kWh
Est. Annual Savings
~$270/yr
Last UpdatedMarch 2026
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Key Provisions

Would have exempted certified plug-in solar devices from ACC interconnection requirements.

What This Means for You

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.

Current Limitations

APS and SRP currently require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems.

Official Bill Reference

View Full Bill Text — SB 1606

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Arizona State Overview

Key data on solar potential, demographics, utilities, and incentives.

Solar Resource
Peak Sun Hours6.51 hrs/day
Optimal Tilt20°
Best FacingDue South (180°)
Est. Annual Output (800W)1,416 kWh/yr
Best MonthsApril–September

The PVWatts energy estimate is based on an hourly performance simulation using a typical-year weather file that represents a multi-year historical period for Phoenix, AZ for a Fixed (open rack) photovoltaic system. The number for single-family detached homes is an approximation based on owner-occupied housing units due to lack of more specific data.

Major Utilities
Arizona Public Service (APS)
~1.4 million customers
No net metering
Salt River Project (SRP)
~1.1 million customers
No net metering
Tucson Electric Power (TEP)
~457,000 customers
No net metering

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 Income
$72,581
Median Home Value
$342,300

35% of Arizona households are renter-occupied — approximately 950,234 households that could benefit from plug-in solar without owning their home.

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.