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Category: Tucson Electric Power

Lhasha & Russell Love Rooftop Solar

Russell Lowes and Lhasha Tizer have worked tirelessly for many years to fight for sustainable energy and contribute to the Tucson community. After taking steps to reduce the energy use of their home, they installed solar in March of 2013. Here is their solar story, along with their thoughts on the future of energy in Tucson.

You can read more of Russell’s thoughts on solar and energy storage here.

Are you interested in solar, or know someone who is? Did you know that TEP customers can still lock in net metering for 20 years, if they make the decision to install soon? Get in touch with us for details, 520-207-4053, or www.netzerosolar.net.

Sonya Chooses Rooftop Solar

Sonya installed solar on both her own home, and her rental property! See why she believes rooftop solar should be a big part of Tucson’s energy future.

James Loves Rooftop Solar

James “Cosmo” Cramer shares why he loves rooftop solar, and why he thinks it’s important for Tucson!

Rate Case Rundown

There’s a lot going on for solar in Arizona. With the end of net metering, our southern Arizona utilities have each proposed different policies, rate structures, and fees. Here’s a summary of the current status and what to expect in the future:

Tucson Electric Power

 

Can I still install solar with net metering?

Yes, until the Arizona Corporation Commission decides TEP’s rate case, customers can use net metering, and will be grandfathered for twenty years.

What are TEP’s current rates for rooftop solar customers?

Customers with solar electric systems can choose the Residential Basic Plan. This plan includes a monthly service charge of $13.00. Energy charges range between 9.9-12.3¢ per kilowatt-hour, depending on your monthly usage, and the time of year. You’ll also pay some taxes and fees, plus a fee for the bidirectional meter needed for net metering. That meter fee is $2.05/month or a one-time cost of $142.95 for residential customers, or less for commercial customers.

Although TEP has been advertising various rate choices, including time-of-use rates and demand rates, these rates don’t pair well with rooftop solar.
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What’s a Residential Demand Charge?

Wondering what a residential demand charge is and if you should switch electric rates? Check out our new infographic! If you have comments or questions, please share them below.

Wait, TEP is Proposing More Anti-Solar Rates!?

Update, June 2019: Although this article will help you understand different rate structures and the end of net metering, much of the information is now outdated. We recommend you read our recent articles Is Your Arizona Solar Installer Telling You the Whole Story? and Should I Install Solar Right Now? for current information on going solar in Arizona.

Maybe you’re someone who checks every utility bill insert. Or maybe you just can’t get enough of the legal notices in the back of the newspaper. But if you aren’t “that guy” (or gal), you might not know that Tucson Electric Power is yet again proposing changes to rates around solar in the second phase of their rate case.
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Tucson, AZ 85713
520-207-4053

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