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?

For most owners, yes. At 6.5 peak sun hours, a 7.6 kW system in Scottsdale produces about 14,425 kWh a year, pays back in roughly 6.1 years, and returns around $55,749 over 25 years after the $13,098 net cost — driven by the 30% federal credit and Arizona's state incentives.

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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. After the 30% federal credit and the 25% Arizona credit, the net cost is roughly $13,098. Use the calculator on this page with your actual APS bill for an exact figure.

Updated June 2026 · APS · Arizona

Scottsdale homeowners stack the 30% federal tax credit with 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 6.1 years.

Federal Credit

30%

AZ State Credit

25%

Local Utility

APS

Net Metering

Active

Est. System Size

7.6 kW

Annual Production

14.4k kWh

Net Cost (after credits)

$13,098

Est. Payback

6.1 yrs

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Solar Incentives Available in Scottsdale

Solar incentives in Scottsdale 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, 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 30% federal credit takes off $6,042, and the Arizona state credit another $1,000 — landing the net cost near $13,098, with payback around 6.1 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Scottsdale homeowners can claim the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit, the 25% Arizona state tax credit (up to $1,000), and net metering through APS. APS credits exported solar in Scottsdale at an export rate set annually, so sizing to self-consume matters.