New downtown Phoenix apartments go all in on green living

Solar panels cover the roof of new apartment complex ECO PHX in downtown Phoenix, pictured here on July 2, 2025. (photo by Jessica Swarner)

By Jessica Swarner

July 3, 2025

I noticed something interesting while I was out grabbing tea at Lola Coffee this week.

This new apartment complex in downtown Phoenix called ECO PHX had its roof covered in solar panels. I looked up its website and found out there’s a rooftop deck up there, too, with a pool and hot tub.

The solar isn’t just for show—according to the complex, it can offset residents’ energy costs by up to 50%.

Some of the other sustainability-minded perks of the complex include:

electric vehicle charging stations
double insulated walls
energy-efficient windows
water reclamation used to maintain landscaping
on-site car-sharing program

Of course, like other complexes downtown, units aren’t cheap—studios start at $1,545, one-bedroom units at $1,779, and two-bedrooms at $2,775.

But if you’re someone who values these kinds of amenities and can afford it, or if you’re just curious, it may be worth taking a tour.

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Author

Jessica Swarner

Jessica Swarner is The Copper Courier’s newsletter editor. She is an Arizona State University alumna and previously worked at KTAR News 92.3 FM in Phoenix.

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