The move comes as utility rates continue to skyrocket across Arizona, with Arizona Public Service (APS) charging nearly 30 cents per unit of energy during summer’s peak season.
Roof replacements on commercial buildings will become a valuable compliance option as building performance requirements and other new policies are adopted to achieve energy savings.
Big-box retailer Lowe’s announced it will add rooftop solar panel installations at 174 of its stores nationwide in an effort to reduce carbon emissions 50% by 2030.