How Does Solar Net Billing in Arizona Affect Your Electric Bill?

Understanding solar net billing in Arizona is the secret to mastering your home’s energy economy in 2026. Unlike traditional 1-to-1 net metering, the current net billing structure uses an "export rate" to credit you for excess power. This means while you still save significantly by using your own solar energy, the way you manage your surplus determines the ultimate size of your monthly savings.

4 Ways Net Billing Shapes Your Monthly Statement 🌵

• Lock-In Protection: When you go solar today, your utility (APS, SRP, or TEP) locks in your specific export rate for 10 years. This protects you from the annual 10% rate reductions scheduled by the Arizona Corporation Commission, ensuring your credits remain stable even as market rates shift. 🔒

• The "Self-Consumption" Premium: Under net billing, a kilowatt-hour (kWh) saved is worth more than a kWh exported. By running your pool pump or AC during the day, you "offset" the full retail price of electricity, which is often double the value of the credit you’d get for sending that same energy back to the grid. ☀️

• Avoided Peak Pricing: Arizona’s Time-of-Use (TOU) plans can see prices skyrocket between 4 PM and 7 PM. Smart solar owners use their systems to pre-cool their homes during midday production, effectively "banking" thermal energy to avoid buying expensive grid power when the sun goes down. 📉

• Strategic Battery Dispatch: Because the export credit is lower than the retail buy price, adding a battery has become a game-changer. Instead of exporting surplus for a small credit, you store it to use during the evening, capturing the full retail value of every solar electron you produce. 🔋

Secure Your Maximum Rate with Solar SME 🤝

As a leading expert in the Grand Canyon State, Solar SME specializes in high-efficiency designs that prioritize on-site usage. We don't just install panels; we engineer systems that navigate solar net billing in Arizona with surgical precision. From expert rate-plan consulting to integrating the latest storage technology, Solar SME ensures your electric bill stays as low as possible for the next decade and beyond.

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