Renewable Energy

Around here, solar is hardly an alternative.

We have created this page as a portal to assist those seeking to learn about the different types of renewable energy options that are available and to provide links to opportunities that are available for development, installation and funding. These opportunities can be at the Federal, State, Local Government, or Utility Programs.

If you are a renewable energy business considering expanding your Arizona operations or relocating to Arizona: please click here to visit the Arizona Commerce Authority's Solar Arizona website.

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES

The Governor's Office of Energy Policy (OEP) provides technical assistance and information for local governments, school districts and tribal communities, ranging from off-grid photovoltaic systems to commercial-scaled renewable energy technologies. For more information: email: OEP@az.gov or call 602-771-1176.

Resources

Solar
- Programs & Incentives
  - Solar Energy Technologies Program
  - Works to diversify the energy supply, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce the country's dependence on imported fuels. Program Fact Sheet
  - The SunShot Initiative strives to make solar energy technologies cost-competitive by 2020.
  - Utility Solar Water Heating Initiative gets solar heating into the marketplace.
  - U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges 20 collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive.
  - Full listing of Federal Incentive Programs can be found on the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
- Using Solar Energy
  - Homeowners
    - Active Solar Heating for Homes
    - Small Solar Electric Systems for Homes
    - Solar Water Heaters
  - Builders
    - Builders Challenge
- Mapping
  - The Arizona Renewable Energy Mapping Project has completed a Solar Map Viewer component that is available for general public use and provides an interactive map showing Arizona State Trust Lands which have been evaluated by public agencies for general potential development for solar energy generation.
- Information Resources
  - Solar Basics
  - Publication and Product Library
Wind
- Programs & Incentives
  - Wind Program - Works to enable rapid expansion of clean, affordable, reliable, domestic wind power to promote national security, economic vitality, and environmental quality. Program Fact Sheet
  - Wind Powering America is an outreach and education initiative to increase the use of wind energy in communities across the United States.
  - Full listing of Federal Incentive Programs can be found on the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
- Using Wind Energy
  - Small Wind Electric Systems
  - Average Wind Speeds in Your State
- Information Resources
Water
- Programs & Incentives
  - Water Power Program - Supports the development of domestic, emissions-free, and cost-effective power from rivers, estuaries and oceans in the United States. Program Fact Sheet
  - Incentives for Water Power Systems
- Information Resources
Biomass/Biofuels
- Programs & Incentives
  - Biomass Program - Works to sustainably transform the nation's abundant renewable resources into biomass energy. Program Fact Sheet
  - Learn about biomass research in:
- Using Biomass/Biofuels
- Information Resources
Geothermal
- Programs & Incentives
  - Geothermal Technologies Program - Develops innovative geothermal technologies to find, access, and use U.S. geothermal resources. Program Fact Sheet
  - The Geothermal Projects Database provides information on program-funded projects across the United States.
- Using Geothermal
  - Direct Geothermal Use
    - Incentives
  - Geothermal Energy Production
  - Heat Pumps
    - Incentives
- Mapping
  - Geothermal Resource Maps
- Information Resources
  - Geothermal Basics
  - Publication and Product Library
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
- Programs & Incentives
  - Fuel Cell Technologies Program - Conducts comprehensive efforts to overcome the technological, economic, and institutional obstacles to the widespread commercialization of fuel cells and related technologies. Program Fact Sheet
  - DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program coordinates hydrogen and fuel cell activities across four DOE offices: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Science, Fossil Energy, and Nuclear Energy.
- Using Hydrogen/Fuel Cells
- Information Resources

Arizona Incentive Programs
- This list continues to change as new programs are created and older programs are phased out.
- APS - Renewable Energy Incentive Program
- City of Chandler - Expedited Plan Review for Green Buildings
- City of Maricopa - Solar Rebate Program
- City of Scottsdale - Green Building Incentives
- City of Tucson - Permit Fee Credit for Solar Energy Systems
- Electric District No. 3 - Solar Rebate Program
- Energy Equipment Property Tax Exemption
- Mohave Electric Cooperative - Renewable Energy Incentive Program
- Non-Residential Solar & Wind Tax Credit (Corporate)
- Non-Residential Solar & Wind Tax Credit (Personal)
- Property Tax Assessment for Renewable Energy Equipment
- Renewable Energy Business Tax Incentives
- Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit (Corporate)
- Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit (Personal)
- Residential Solar and Wind Energy Systems Tax Credit
- Solar and Wind Equipment Sales Tax Exemption
- SRP - EarthWise Solar Energy Incentive Program
- Sulphur Springs Valley EC - SunWatts Loan Program
- Sulphur Springs Valley EC - SunWatts Rebate Program
- TEP - Renewable Energy Credit Purchase Program
- Town of Buckeye - Green Building Incentive
- Trico Electric Cooperative - SunWatts Incentive Program
- UES - Renewable Energy Credit Purchase Program

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The majority of renewable activity (commercial-scale and residential) in Arizona is solar.
Other activity include: Biofuels, Biomass, Geothermal and Wind.

ARIZONA: SOLAR KING

Governor Jan Brewer Announces Arizona Solar Energy Development Up 333% in 2011

Arizona ranks third in the country in terms of solar system installation, according to The 2011 U.S. Solar Market Insight Report from the Solar Energy Industries Association.

2012 ENERGY-RELATED EVENTS

Solar Power Mexico 2012
May 15-16   Mexico City
Cleantech Phoenix
Int'l. Business Symposium
May 16-18    Phoenix
Renewable Energy Projects in Indian Country
May 21-22    Scottsdale
West Coast Energy Management Congress
May 23-24    Seattle, WA
Meeting the Energy Needs of the 21st Century
June 7, 2012
JW Marriott Starr Pass
Tucson, Arizona
Click here to register.
2012 AMC Summer Plenary Session
June 7-8, 2012
JW Marriott Starr Pass
Tucson, Arizona
2nd Int'l. Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels & Bioproducts
June 10-13    San Diego, CA
Solar Power Int'l. 2012
Sept. 10-13    Orlando, FL
Plastics in PV 2012
Sept, 19-20    Phoenix
Int'l. Telecommunications Energy Conference
Sept.-Oct. 4    Scottsdale
Border Energy Forum XIX
Oct. 22-24 Hermosillo, Sonora Mexico
Green Building Lecture Series    Scottsdale

DID YOU KNOW?

Since 2010, 12 renewable energy companies have located or expanded operations in Arizona creating 1,900 quality jobs and more than $1 billion in capital investment.

PV MAGAZINE - NOV. 2011

Arizona, the “Grand Canyon State”, offers lots of sun and favorable renewable-energy policies. (click to read more)

Arizona Governor's Energy Office