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Solar in Houston, Texas

Local costs, incentives and best installers

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What to expect
Avg. electric rate
$0.16/kWh
Sun hours
4.9
Typical system size
7.0 kW
Estimated net cost
$12,985
$NetCost = $SystemCost × 0.70$
Estimated annual savings
$1,602
$AnnualSavings = AnnualKWh × Rate$
Estimated payback
8.1 years
$Payback = \frac{Net\ Cost}{Annual\ Savings}$

Incentives in Texas

  • Federal ITC (30%)

    30% tax credit on eligible solar/battery costs.

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  • Utility buyback programs

    Several utilities/REPs offer bill credits for exported kWh; check plan terms and caps.

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