Solar Savings Calculator for Houston, TX
Homeowners in Houston pay an average of $180/month for electricity through CenterPoint Energy. With 5.2 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$180
Avg Monthly Bill
14.8¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
5.2h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$60,104
Est. 25-Year Savings
Calculate Your Savings in Houston
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
8 kW
Panel Count
20 panels
Total System Cost
$21,600
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,480
Net Cost
$15,120
Annual Savings
$2,160
Payback Period
7 years
25-Year Savings
$60,104
Return on Investment
398%
* Estimates based on 5.2 peak sun hours/day in Houston, TX, 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.
Local Solar Details for Houston
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- CenterPoint Energy
- Permit Cost
- $400
- Permit Timeline
- 2-4 weeks
- Net Metering
- partial
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 8 kW
- Panel Count
- 20 panels
- Gross Cost
- $21,600
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $15,120
Available Incentives for Houston, TX
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.
Texas Solar Property Tax Exemption
The added home value from solar panels is exempt from property taxes.
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