“Building a Solar Power Industry in Arizona”
“We have the potential to put millions more Americans back to work,”
said Rhone Resch, CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Michael Neary
President
cell 602-708-1497
[email protected]
Michael Neary
President
www.arizonasolarindustry.
Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association
Phone: (602) 708-1497
org
Who is AriSEIA ?
AriSEIA is the Arizona chapter of the Solar
Energy Industries Association based in
Washington DC.
We work to expand markets, strengthen research
and development, remove market barriers and
improve education and outreach for solar energy
industry in Arizona.
Through SEIA we have have representation and a
voice in the solar industry at the national level
Who are our members….
Our members companies are involved in
the sales, installation, manufacturing
of solar electric and solar thermal
systems.
Members also include architects,
engineers, utilities and others who
are involved in the solar industry.
Utility Scale Photovoltaics
Utility Scale Solar Thermal
Commercial Photovoltaics
Commercial Solar Thermal
Residential Photovoltaics
Residential Solar Thermal
ASU’s commitment to Sustainability
Parking Structure #1 (864kW)
Parking Structure #5 (731 kW)
Coor Hall (108kW)
To locate business that are
involved in the installation of
solar energy systems, go to :
www.arizonasolarindustry.org
The Arizona Solar Roadmap….a look back
Long before other solar roadmaps
were developed, AriSEIA was working
on a “Solar Plan” for Arizona…..
This plan included creating an incentive
structure, eliminating roadblocks, and
in general promoting greater use of
solar energy in Arizona.
…….Legislative Accomplishments
Sales tax exemption
Residential Solar Tax Credit
Property tax exemptions
Commercial tax credit
Solar Rights for Homeowners
Regulatory Affairs
Deregulation & the Solar Portfolio Standard
Environmental Portfolio Standard
Renewable Energy Standard & Tariff
Solar Rights for Homeowners
Legislation -
existing statute
strengthen Arizona's
Education - outreach to HOA’s and
those who manage them.
Litigation- - find homeowners will
install solar and allow themselves to be
sued by their HOA
Combined Incentive Structure
Creates the Market
• Arizona Residential & Commercial Tax
Credits
•Federal ITC
•Utility Programs under the Renewable
Energy Standard and Tariff. (REST)
Economic Development Benefits
Creates jobs in a variety of
sectors.
Money saved is kept in our
community - $2.8 million saved by
Arizona families monthly equals
$4.67 million in economic
development benefits.
 Increased property values for
Arizona homeowners and businesses.
 Potential export market

Air Quality Benefits
Pollution free electricity & water heating.
One solar water heating system avoids the
equivalent emissions of driving 6,540 miles, a 3
KW PV avoids the emissions of 9,369 miles of
driving.
The average solar swimming pool heating system
avoids the production of 10,000 pounds of
emissions.
Thank you
Michael Neary
Desert Sun Solar, Inc.
President
Arizona Solar Energy Industries
Association
623-587-6432
Cell 602-708-1497
www.arizonasolarindustry.org