SRP's temporary summer price cut lasts only through October bills. Phoenix-area solar buyers should use a full year of real power use and the regular rate plan before they decide how many panels or batteries to buy.
APS will pay some Arizona battery owners for summer grid events, but the utility also says the plan may be a poor fit if your battery mainly helps you avoid the 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. peak price window.
The federal homeowner tax credit is gone for new 2026 installs, but batteries are still growing. Families need to check local rebates, battery pay programs, and real backup value before they buy.
SRP's Battery Partner can add bill credits, but only for approved batteries on the right SRP plan, so Phoenix families should ask for the yearly math in writing.