Estimated Savings for a Typical Texas Home
Based on a standard 8 kW home system
System Size
8 kW
Gross Cost
$22,000
State Incentive
-$1,000
Net Cost
$21,000
Annual Savings
$1,542
Payback Period
13.6 yrs
25-Year Savings
$31,663
CO₂ Offset/yr
11,820 lbs
Texas Solar Incentives
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Federal Tax Credit (Expired Dec 31, 2025)
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit ended for purchased systems on December 31, 2025. Homeowners buying with cash or a loan in 2026 can no longer claim it. A solar lease or PPA can still pass through a federal credit through 2027 — the installer claims it and lowers your payments.
$1,000
Texas State Incentive
Texas offers a property tax exemption for the added home value from solar.
Net Metering Policy: Avoided Cost
Top utility in Texas: Oncor. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Texas
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $1,347 | 15.6 | 2,304,580 | Centerpoint Energy |
| San Antonio | $1,599 | 13.1 | 1,434,625 | CPS Energy |
| Dallas | $1,452 | 14.5 | 1,304,379 | Oncor |
| Austin | $1,771 | 11.9 | 961,855 | Austin Energy |
| Fort Worth | $1,542 | 13.6 | 935,508 | Oncor |
| El Paso | $1,767 | 11.9 | 678,815 | El Paso Electric |
| Arlington | $1,310 | 16 | 394,266 | Oncor |
| Corpus Christi | $1,678 | 12.5 | 326,586 | AEP Texas |
| Plano | $1,645 | 12.8 | 288,061 | Oncor |
| Laredo | $1,788 | 11.7 | 260,654 | AEP Texas |
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Quick Facts: Texas
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.120/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 5.5 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: Oncor
- 📋 Net metering: Avoided Cost