Graham County Electric Cooperative customers, Arizona · Rebate
SunWatts Solar Rebate (Graham County Electric Cooperative)
Run by Graham County Electric Cooperative
Graham County Electric Cooperative pays members $0.05 per watt, up to $500, for a solar system approved before installation and installed within 120 days of approval.
Amounts
How much you get
$0.05 per rated watt, up to $500.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
GCEC member; the system must be in GCEC's service area.
System size no more than 125% of your total connected load.
GCEC must approve the system before installation, and the building permit must be given to GCEC before installation.
What to doReturn the SunWatts packet within two weeks, wait for GCEC's approval, and send GCEC the building permit before installing.
Needs a cost estimate from a licensed contractor, who also fills in the interconnection forms.
What to doGet an estimate and interconnection paperwork from a licensed solar contractor. Get a quote from a contractor
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Paperwork due within two weeks of enrolling; install within 120 days of GCEC approval.
- Complete the SunWatts Program Packet and make an appointment with GCEC's project manager.
Call (928) 485-2451 extension 8653.
- Return the paperwork within two weeks.
Enrollment and rebate request forms, a licensed contractor's estimate, interconnection forms with a one-line diagram, disclaimer, AER form and W-9.
- GCEC reviews and approves the system (about one week).
- Give GCEC the building permit, then install within 120 days of approval.
- Receive the rebate.
Forms and instructionsGCEC: SunWatts Program Packet (PDF)
Questions about applying(928) 485-2451
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does SunWatts Solar Rebate (Graham County Electric Cooperative) pay?
$0.05 per rated watt, up to $500.
Do I need to be a Graham County Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Graham County Electric Cooperative customers, Arizona. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Needs a cost estimate from a licensed contractor, who also fills in the interconnection forms.
Do I need approval before I buy?
GCEC must approve the system before installation, and the building permit must be given to GCEC before installation. Return the SunWatts packet within two weeks, wait for GCEC's approval, and send GCEC the building permit before installing.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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References
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