✅ Federal Incentives
All federal benefits apply in Arizona:
Investment Tax Credit (ITC) - 30% federal credit
MACRS + bonus depreciation for businesses
IRA Direct Pay or Transfer - nonprofits can receive cash in lieu of tax credits
✅ State Incentives
⚡ Sales & Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Exemption
100% sales tax exemption on solar and wind equipment and installations
Allows full TPT savings for residential, commercial, and utility-scale installs
New as of ~3 months ago per DSIRE (LINK)
⚡ Property Tax Treatment
✅ Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)
Arizona law mandates 15% of retail sales from renewables by 2025, with 30% of that from distributed generation (LINK)
✅ Utility & Local Incentives
✅ Nonprofit & Commercial Incentives
Nonprofits qualify under IRA Direct Pay, receiving 30% cash incentive, with no tax liability needed
Commercial installs may still leverage MACRS + ITC
