Does APS offer net metering in Scottsdale?

Yes — APS credits the solar you export to the grid in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?

At 6.5 peak sun hours, a 7.6 kW system in Scottsdale produces about 14,425 kWh a year. With $0 federal credit, this model puts payback near 8.6 years and about $49,707 over 25 years after a $19,140 net cost, including Arizona's state incentive. It is a model, not a quote.

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ScottsdaleSolar Incentives 2026: Rebates, Tax Credits & Net Metering

Q: How much do solar panels cost in Scottsdale?

The 7.6 kW system that fits a typical Scottsdale home (about a $165/month bill) costs around $20,140 before incentives. With $0 federal credit and the 25% Arizona credit, the net cost in this model is roughly $19,140. Use the calculator on this page with your actual APS bill.

Updated October 2026 · APS · Arizona

Scottsdale homeowners installing in 2026 cannot claim the federal residential credit. What remains is the 25% Arizona state credit and APS net metering. At 6.5 peak sun hours a day, a home with a $165/month bill (about 1,179 kWh) needs roughly a 7.6 kW system — 19 panels — and pays back in about 8.6 years.

Federal residential credit

AZ State Credit

25%

Local Utility

APS

Net Metering

Active

Est. System Size

7.6 kW

Annual Production

14.4k kWh

Net cost ($0 federal)

$19,140

Est. Payback

8.6 yrs

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Solar Incentives Available in Scottsdale

The federal residential credit does not apply to a Scottsdale system installed in 2026. Arizona still lists a 25% state income tax credit (up to $1,000). APS sets the local rules for crediting the solar power you export.

APS credits exported solar in Scottsdale at an export rate set annually, so sizing to self-consume matters.

How Much Solar Scottsdale Homes Produce

Scottsdale gets 6.5 peak sun hours a day, so each 1 kW of panels produces about 1,898 kWh per year here. A 7.6 kW system — the size that fits a typical $165/month APS bill — generates roughly 14,425 kWh annually, worth about $2,019 in avoided electricity in year one and more as rates rise.

APS Net Metering in Scottsdale

APS credits excess solar generation from Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?

At Arizona's 2026 average of $2.65/watt, the 7.6 kW system most Scottsdale homes need runs about $20,140 before incentives. The federal residential credit is $0. The Arizona state credit in this model is $1,000. Net cost in this model is about $19,140, with payback around 8.6 years. Those figures use $0 federal credit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Scottsdale homeowners installing in 2026 cannot claim the federal Residential Clean Energy Credit. This dataset still lists a 25% Arizona state tax credit (up to $1,000). APS offers net metering. APS credits exported solar in Scottsdale at an export rate set annually, so sizing to self-consume matters.