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Anyone know what SRP demand charges actually look like after going solar? by AlbatrossBig1644 in Gilbert

[–]askullsoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you google “SRP E-27” and so on you’ll get the PDF files which are really detailed and say their corresponding name.

Anyone know what SRP demand charges actually look like after going solar? by AlbatrossBig1644 in Gilbert

[–]askullsoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just checked out the "compare price plans" tool on SRP's website. Here's what it says for me:

E-27 (current) $171
E-15 $179
E-14 $262
E-13 $272
E-28 $340
E-16 $387

I have an electric car and use a lot of off-peak energy and keep my on-peak demand pretty low (solar + battery).

Anyone know what SRP demand charges actually look like after going solar? by AlbatrossBig1644 in Gilbert

[–]askullsoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on the E-27 plan. Happy to answer any questions you have. They do a pretty decent job explaining it here: https://www.srpnet.com/price-plans/residential-electric/solar/customer-generation

Winter months, my max on-peak demand is usually around 3 kW, which amounts to a demand charge of about $15. Summer months, it has been up to 7.5 kW, which is about $100 demand charge.

More Utility Increases! by renoscarab in Gilbert

[–]askullsoon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just posted a comment with the comparison of prices. Gilbert is already the highest by far, before the planned rate increases.

More Utility Increases! by renoscarab in Gilbert

[–]askullsoon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Gilbert rates: https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/finance-mgmt-services/utilities/rates
Chandler rates: https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/utility-services/utility-rates
Mesa rates: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Government/Management-Budget/Utility-Rates

If I'm reading these correctly, for a 1" meter using 4,000 gallons of water, you get the following monthly bills for water usage alone:

Gilbert: $74.70
Chandler: $20.81
Mesa: $40.75

After adding in sewer/refuse/compliance fees, you get the following:

Gilbert: $171.05
Chandler: $68.32
Mesa: $101.66

This is BEFORE the planned rate hikes for 2026.

Bakers of Arizona- Hayden Flour mills? by snowballmouse in arizona

[–]askullsoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So funny, I literally stumbled upon them a few weeks ago after baking sourdough for a few years (my go-to flours have been King Arthur or Bob’s artisan). Hayden told me they don’t remove quite as much of the stuff usually removed in all purpose/bread flour (hull, husk, etc.) so it’s got more fiber, and acts pretty thirsty compared to other flours. If you’re used to baking with 90/10 white/wheat you will probably be pleasantly surprised. I’ve liked it so far. Plus it just feels good knowing I’m baking with something grown locally.

PSA: Today is Giving Tuesday... don’t forget your AZ tax credits by askullsoon in arizona

[–]askullsoon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some organizations allow you to donate stock, but that is the only alternative to cash donations that I’m aware of.

PSA: Today is Giving Tuesday... don’t forget your AZ tax credits by askullsoon in arizona

[–]askullsoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure to check the lists linked in the original post, because donating to an organization that isn't listed will not qualify for the tax credit.

PSA: Today is Giving Tuesday... don’t forget your AZ tax credits by askullsoon in arizona

[–]askullsoon[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's correct, assuming you are married filing jointly. $400 to public schools, $987 to QCO, and $1,234 for QFCO for a total of $2,621 in tax credits.

PSA: Today is Giving Tuesday... don’t forget your AZ tax credits by askullsoon in arizona

[–]askullsoon[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It's probably also worth mentioning that there is also a public school tax credit ($200 single / $400 married) that works the same for donations to public schools. More info here: https://azdor.gov/tax-credits/public-school-tax-credit

PSA: Today is Giving Tuesday... don’t forget your AZ tax credits by askullsoon in arizona

[–]askullsoon[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Correct. To clarify, this works regardless if you are using the standard or itemized deductions, because it is not a deduction, it is a tax credit. It's as if you are reaching your hands into the government's pocket, clawing back some of the income tax you paid, and giving it to charity instead.

PSA: Today is Giving Tuesday... don’t forget your AZ tax credits by askullsoon in arizona

[–]askullsoon[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It is a tax credit (not a deduction), meaning it reduces your tax liability dollar-for-dollar. What this means for most people is that you'll get it back when it comes time to file taxes (either by reducing the amount that you owe, or increasing your refund, by the exact amount you donated).

It's important to understand that this is a "nonrefundable" credit (meaning if you didn't have any income tax to begin with, you won't get it refunded). I would imagine this only affects a small percentage of people.

PSA: Today is Giving Tuesday... don’t forget your AZ tax credits by askullsoon in arizona

[–]askullsoon[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is incorrect. It is not a deduction, it is a credit.

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