MAY 16 NEWS: ARIZONA ENERGY UPDATES

SRP Updates: New rate plans, battery incentive, and solar installer program changes

• SRP’s four new approved rate plans went into effect on May 1. If SRP customers are on an old rate plan, they can switch to one of the new plans, which include non-demand package options. 
• The utility’s new battery incentive also went into effect on May 1, which doubles the incentive to $300 per KWH, with a $3,600 cap. There are currently 3,789 battery incentive applications still available until the incentive caps out. Note that qualifying battery technology must contain lithium-based batteries. The utility company is also offering a $50 rebate to customers who buy electric vehicles.
• Additionally, SRP will be rolling out big changes to their preferred solar installer program in July of this year. SRP is working with AriSEIA to roll out and manage the program! Click here to learn more about these important changes for residential solar electric contractors. 

ACC Updates: Open Meeting will be held next week

• The Arizona Corporation Commission will hold their next Open Meeting next Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22. 
• The meeting will cover items including Tucson’s application for approval of its 2019 and 2020 Energy Efficiency Implementation Plans, discussion on a possible modification of the Commission’s Code of Ethics, the Champion vs. APS complaint, and more. 
• Click here to learn more and view the agendas for both days. 

Save the Date! AriSEIA Energy Future Conference in October

• The 2019 Arizona Energy Future: Innovation, Technology & Economic Opportunity Conference has been rescheduled for October 8-10, 2019.
• If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, click here for more details. 
• We are accepting submissions for speakers/presenters/panelists for the conference! AriSEIA welcomes contributions from academics, technologists, scientists, researchers, educators, students, engineers, architects, installers, policy developers, public officials, public agencies, advocates, and more. Click here to fill out or share the Call for Proposals. 

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