Glendale homeowners are served entirely by APS, where residential rates average 15.3¢/kWh — and APS has filed for an additional 13.99% rate increase in 2026 on top of 22% growth over the past five years. With summer bills routinely hitting $350–400/month, the payback case for solar here is among the strongest in the west valley. At $2.05/watt, the average Glendale system saves roughly $2,031/year and pays itself back in around 6 years.
Avg System Size
11–13 kW
Installed Cost
$2.05/W
Est. Payback
6–7 yrs
Avg Summer Bill
~$375/mo
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APS's Saver Choice plan applies peak rates of $0.2431/kWh from 3–8pm weekdays, making morning and midday solar production especially valuable for self-consumption before the peak window. Glendale's mix of 1970s–1990s ranch homes and newer Arrowhead-area subdivisions means roof age varies widely — NABCEP-certified installers can advise whether a reroof should be bundled with the installation. Newer communities near Arrowhead Ranch and Westgate typically feature favorable south-facing rooftops and 200A service. Compare vetted Glendale solar companies below.
APS export rate declines ~10%/yr through 2032 — interconnecting sooner locks in the higher rate.
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