Solar Savings Calculator for Texas

Texas homeowners pay an average of $175/month for electricity at 14.5¢/kWh. With 5.5 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.

$175
Avg Monthly Bill
14.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
5.5h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$58,771
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in Texas

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
7.6 kW
Panel Count
19 panels
Total System Cost
$20,520
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,156
Net Cost
$14,364
Annual Savings
$2,100
Payback Period
6.8 years
25-Year Savings
$58,771
Return on Investment
409%

* Estimates based on 5.5 peak sun hours/day in Texas, system cost of $2.7/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.

Solar Incentives in Texas

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Reduces federal income tax liability by 30% of the total cost of a solar energy system, including equipment and installation.

30% of system cost

Texas Solar Property Tax Exemption

The added home value from solar panels is exempt from property taxes.

100% property tax exemption

Cities in Texas

Select your city for a more precise estimate with local electricity rates and utility information.

Houston

14.8¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day

Avg bill: $180/mo · CenterPoint Energy

San Antonio

13.5¢/kWh · 5.3h sun/day

Avg bill: $165/mo · CPS Energy

Dallas

15¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day

Avg bill: $178/mo · Oncor

Austin

14.5¢/kWh · 5.3h sun/day

Avg bill: $172/mo · Austin Energy

Fort Worth

14.8¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day

Avg bill: $175/mo · Oncor

El Paso

13.8¢/kWh · 6.3h sun/day

Avg bill: $155/mo · El Paso Electric

Arlington

14.8¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day

Avg bill: $175/mo · Oncor

Plano

15¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day

Avg bill: $185/mo · Oncor

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