Does SRP offer net metering in Mesa?

Yes — SRP credits the solar you export to the grid in Mesa under Arizona's modified net metering, valued at ~70–90% of retail. That credit is what lets a well-sized system zero out most of your annual bill.

Is solar worth it in Mesa?

For most owners, yes. At 6.5 peak sun hours, a 7.1 kW system in Mesa produces about 13,476 kWh a year, pays back in roughly 6.1 years, and returns around $52,147 over 25 years after the $12,171 net cost — driven by the 30% federal credit and Arizona's state incentives.

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MesaSolar Incentives 2026: Rebates, Tax Credits & Net Metering

Q: How much do solar panels cost in Mesa?

The 7.1 kW system that fits a typical Mesa home (about a $155/month bill) costs around $18,815 before incentives. After the 30% federal credit and the 25% Arizona credit, the net cost is roughly $12,171. Use the calculator on this page with your actual SRP bill for an exact figure.

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Mesa homeowners stack the 30% federal tax credit with the 25% Arizona state credit and SRP net metering. At 6.5 peak sun hours a day, a home with a $155/month bill (about 1,107 kWh) needs roughly a 7.1 kW system — 18 panels — and pays back in about 6.1 years.

Federal Credit

30%

AZ State Credit

25%

Local Utility

SRP

Net Metering

Active

Est. System Size

7.1 kW

Annual Production

13.5k kWh

Net Cost (after credits)

$12,171

Est. Payback

6.1 yrs

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Solar Incentives Available in Mesa

Solar incentives in Mesa come in three layers. First, every homeowner qualifies for the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit on the full installed cost, claimed on IRS Form 5695. Second, Arizona adds a 25% state income tax credit (up to $1,000) that stacks on top. Third, SRP sets the local rules for crediting the solar power you export.

SRP uses a demand-rate plan for solar customers in Mesa, which often makes pairing a battery with panels worthwhile.

How Much Solar Mesa Homes Produce

Mesa gets 6.5 peak sun hours a day, so each 1 kW of panels produces about 1,898 kWh per year here. A 7.1 kW system — the size that fits a typical $155/month SRP bill — generates roughly 13,476 kWh annually, worth about $1,887 in avoided electricity in year one and more as rates rise.

SRP Net Metering in Mesa

SRP credits excess solar generation from Mesa homes under Arizona's modified net metering (~70–90% of retail). A right-sized system can bring net annual electricity costs close to zero. See full Arizona net metering rules →

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Mesa?

At Arizona's 2026 average of $2.65/watt, the 7.1 kW system most Mesa homes need runs about $18,815 before incentives. The 30% federal credit takes off $5,645, and the Arizona state credit another $1,000 — landing the net cost near $12,171, with payback around 6.1 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mesa homeowners can claim the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit, the 25% Arizona state tax credit (up to $1,000), and net metering through SRP. SRP uses a demand-rate plan for solar customers in Mesa, which often makes pairing a battery with panels worthwhile.