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Is Solar Worth It for Your Home?
A few quick questions and we’ll show you a rough range for system size, monthly savings, and payback. Estimates use 2026 economics, after the federal residential solar tax credit ended.
Solar usually requires home ownership
If you rent, you typically can’t install solar yourself. Two paths to explore: community solar (subscribe to a shared local solar farm and get bill credits, available in many states), or talk to your landlord about a leased system. Want help finding a community solar program in your area? We can point you at one.
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25 years of grid bills at 3% annual rate inflation. This is what solar is competing against.
The federal residential solar tax credit ended in December 2025. These estimates use post-credit pricing.
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Not tax advice. The federal residential clean energy credit (Section 25D) ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025. State and local incentives change. See IRS guidance on Section 25D. Always confirm with a qualified tax professional before relying on any tax-credit figure. Last reviewed: 2026-05-08.
Estimates use state-level averages for sun hours and electricity rates. Real quotes will vary with roof orientation, shading, equipment selected, and net-metering rules. Cash, loan, and lease structures all change the payback math.
Data last updated 2026-05-08 Refreshed daily from EIA & NREL
Estimates assume 3% annual electricity rate inflation and 0.5% annual panel degradation (typical for Tier 1 panels). Real outcomes vary by roof orientation, shading, equipment, and utility-specific net metering rules.