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150472 Permission to Operate

Congratulations! Authorized representatives of Arizona Public Service Company ("APS") have inspected your grid-tied system. During this inspection it was determined compliance has been met with APS` Interconnection Requirements allowing interconnection of your grid-tied system to the APS distribution system on 02/07/2017.

APS will allow operation of your grid-tied system in conjunction with its distribution system applicable with all terms and conditions of the executed Interconnection Agreement relating to the grid-tied system.

Please note APS` approval is premised upon the understanding that all applicable construction and safety codes, laws, and the requirements of any governmental agencies having jurisdiction have also been complied with.

In November, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) approved the Lost Fixed Cost Recovery-Distributed Generation (LFCR-DG) adjustment charge for customers who sign a contract and install distributed generation systems (i.e., solar) after December 31, 2013. The new monthly charge will appear as a separate line item on your bill and is based on the system size ($.0.70 per kilowatt).

The LFCR-DG charge helps pay for use of the electricity grid and modestly reduces the impact of shifting costs of the grid to non-solar customers. Customers on our residential demand rates are not subject to the LFCR-DG charge because their rates already partially collect fixed costs.

Equalizer customers please note: Once your system has been interconnected, your account will no longer be eligible for Equalizer budget billing. Any remaining settle up balance will be reflected on your next bill.

Questions? Contact us at (602) 328-1924 or by e-mailing [email protected]. Thank you!




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