Arizona
What Your Solar Contract Is Costing You - and What Arizona Law Says You Can Do About It

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What's happening in Arizona right now

If you live in Arizona and you signed a solar contract, you're in one of the first states that went all-in on residential solar. And now you're in one of the first states where homeowners are dealing with the long-term consequences of contracts they signed years ago.

Escalator clauses are hitting hard in Arizona. Historically, your state's electricity rates have risen more slowly than the 2.9% annual escalator built into many solar contracts. Even with recent rate increases, many Arizona homeowners are finding that their solar payments are climbing faster than expected. The savings they were promised may not be what they thought.

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and the state attorney general have both received complaints about solar companies operating in your state.

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What makes solar rights in Arizona unique

• Escalator clauses vs. utility rates. Many Arizona solar contracts include a 2.9% annual escalator. Whether that outpaces or tracks utility rates depends on the year, but long-term, Arizona's electricity rates have historically risen more slowly than 2.9%. If your contract was sold on the promise that you'd always save compared to APS or SRP, that math may not be holding up.
• 3-day right to cancel. Arizona's Door-to-Door Sales statute gives you 3 business days to cancel a contract signed at your home. If this wasn't disclosed, your cancellation rights may still be in play.
• ACC complaint process. The Arizona Corporation Commission regulates utilities and energy providers. You can file a complaint with the ACC about your solar company's practices, and it's free.
• Extreme heat and equipment degradation. Arizona's heat accelerates wear on solar equipment. Inverters and panels degrade faster in extreme temperatures. If your system is underperforming and your installer is gone, you may be paying for energy your system isn't producing.
• High solar saturation. Arizona has one of the highest per-capita solar installation rates in the country. That means more homeowners are affected, more complaints are being filed, and regulators are paying closer attention.

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What homeowners in Arizona are doing about it

Arizona homeowners are filing complaints with the ACC and the state attorney general. Many are challenging their contracts based on the gap between promised savings and actual performance. Others are negotiating with their solar companies for modified terms, especially as escalator clauses push monthly payments past what the utility would have charged.

If you want to understand your rights as an Arizona homeowner, the first step is understanding what you signed and whether your contract is actually saving you money or costing you and your family. A Free Assessment can help you figure that out.

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You're an Arizona Homeowner. Find Out Where You Stand.

If you signed a solar contract in Arizona, you have specific rights under state law. A Free Assessment helps you understand what's in your contract and what options are available to you and your family.