Cost & Savings Breakdown
Based on $150/month electric bill in Arlington
System Size
8.9 kW
Annual Production
14,314 kWh
Gross System Cost
$24,510
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$7,353
State Incentive
-$1,000
Net Cost
$16,157
Monthly Savings
$122
CO₂ Offset/yr
13,169 lbs
25-Year Savings Projection
Utility & Net Metering
Local UtilityOncor
Net Metering PolicyAvoided Cost
Compensation RateWholesale rate
Capacity LimitNone
Electricity Rate$0.102/kWh
Peak Sun Hours5.5 hrs/day
Available Incentives
30%
Federal ITC — Deduct 30% of your system cost from federal taxes. Available through 2032.
$1,000
Texas State Incentive — Texas offers a property tax exemption for the added home value from solar.
Common Questions
How much does solar cost in Arlington?
Solar in Arlington, Texas costs approximately $24,510 for a 8.9 kW system. After the 30% federal tax credit, your net cost is about $16,157.
What is the solar payback period in Arlington?
The estimated payback period for solar in Arlington is 11.1 years, based on a $150/month electric bill and local sun hours of 5.5 hrs/day.
Does Oncor offer net metering?
Oncor offers Avoided Cost net metering. Wholesale rate.