The use of system benefits charge funds to facilitate the installation of solar would provide additional incentives for consumers and businesses to use solar. By the end of the Federal solar tax credit Arizona was the number one state in the per capita use of solar energy. By some estimates there are approximately one-hundred thousand solar water heating systems in service in Arizona. This amounts to 2.8 million dollars that is saved by Arizona families every month. This money is spent on the every day needs of Arizona families.
Money saved with solar is kept in our community.
The investment in solar and energy-efficient technology increases local economic activity three ways. First local businesses that sell solar and energy conserving goods and services benefit directly. Second, a regenerative cycle is created when funds realized through energy savings in businesses are reinvested in the businesses, Third, lower utility bills for commercial and residential energy consumers result in increased profits and disposable income. With all three effects much of the profit or money saved will be spent locally. The Arizona solar industry is a potential job creator.