The most significant incentive to install solar panels in Houston is the 26% federal tax credit. However, the tax credit is set to step down to 22% at the end of 2020. This means in order to maximize your savings potential, the best time to go solar in Houston is now. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Another key incentive for going solar in Houston is Reliant Energy's full retail net metering program, which can save you a pretty penny. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

By entering your address into our solar panel calculator, you can see what other local incentives are available in your area. <\/span><\/p>","4":"

Houston is a great place to go solar. You’re probably using Reliant Energy as your utility. The combination of Reliant Energy's net metering plan and the high average electricity usage makes solar an excellent investment in Houston. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

The most significant incentive to install solar panels in Houston is the 26% federal tax credit. However, the tax credit is set to step down to 22% at the end of 2020. This means in order to maximize your savings potential, the best time to go solar in Houston is now. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Another key incentive for going solar in Houston is Reliant Energy's full retail net metering program, which can save you a pretty penny. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

By entering your address into our solar panel calculator, you can see what other local incentives are available in your area. <\/span><\/p>","breaking_news":"","5":"","incentive_feedin_tarrif":0,"6":0,"incentive_solar_tax_credit":0,"7":0,"incentive_net_metering":1,"8":1,"incentive_federal_itc":1,"9":1,"incentive_sgip_rebate":1,"10":1,"typical_monthly_bill":127,"11":127,"created_at":"2019-04-10 01:51:03","12":"2019-04-10 01:51:03","updated_at":"2020-08-19 13:05:40","13":"2020-08-19 13:05:40","utility_id":0,"14":0,"zipcode_id":0,"15":0,"net_metering_breakdown":"

Reliant Energy's Solar Buy-Back Program<\/h3>\r\n

Although there is no state-wide net metering policy in Texas, Reliant Energy still offers to purchase excess solar energy their customers produce.<\/p>\r\n

What's even better is that Reliant purchases this power at the full retail rate of electricity. That means even bigger savings for you. <\/p>","16":"

Reliant Energy's Solar Buy-Back Program<\/h3>\r\n

Although there is no state-wide net metering policy in Texas, Reliant Energy still offers to purchase excess solar energy their customers produce.<\/p>\r\n

What's even better is that Reliant purchases this power at the full retail rate of electricity. That means even bigger savings for you. <\/p>","pace_program_breakdown":null,"17":null,"incentive_breakdown":"","18":"","typical_monthly_usage":1156,"19":1156,"solar_panel_state_page_data":{"id":149,"0":149,"name":"Texas","1":"Texas","slug":"texas","2":"texas","abbr":"TX","3":"TX","capital_city_id":578,"4":578,"description":"

The investment return and savings that can be made by buying solar panels varies more by city and utility in Texas than in any other state in the country. This is largely due to the fact that Texas’s electric utilities are deregulated<\/a>, making it possible for people in most cities to choose which retail electric provider they want to use. This causes a lot of variation in the types of solar incentives available to the people of Texas.<\/p>\r\n

In some cities like Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, upfront utility rebates are abundant. 1-for-1 net metering programs offered by providers create a great environment for homeowners to install solar. In the Dallas\/Fort Worth area, where power is distributed by Oncor, available rebate programs can make solar a very good financial decision. These incentives, coupled with the 26% solar tax credit<\/a> make it possible that a solar installation will pay back its cost in 8 years or less.<\/p>\r\n

In other places in Texas, especially those served by rural electric co-ops, there are no upfront rebates or 1-for-1 net metering. The payback for systems in these areas can take up to 15 years.<\/p>","5":"

The investment return and savings that can be made by buying solar panels varies more by city and utility in Texas than in any other state in the country. This is largely due to the fact that Texas’s electric utilities are deregulated<\/a>, making it possible for people in most cities to choose which retail electric provider they want to use. This causes a lot of variation in the types of solar incentives available to the people of Texas.<\/p>\r\n

In some cities like Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, upfront utility rebates are abundant. 1-for-1 net metering programs offered by providers create a great environment for homeowners to install solar. In the Dallas\/Fort Worth area, where power is distributed by Oncor, available rebate programs can make solar a very good financial decision. These incentives, coupled with the 26% solar tax credit<\/a> make it possible that a solar installation will pay back its cost in 8 years or less.<\/p>\r\n

In other places in Texas, especially those served by rural electric co-ops, there are no upfront rebates or 1-for-1 net metering. The payback for systems in these areas can take up to 15 years.<\/p>","breaking_news":"","6":"","rank":13,"7":13,"av_life_savings_comment":"","8":"","rebate_title":"Solar incentives, rebates, and tax credits available in Texas","9":"Solar incentives, rebates, and tax credits available in Texas","rebate_content":"","10":"","projects":"","11":"","advantages":"

The advantages of installing solar panels<\/a> is there is a high amount of solar irradiation in Texas. Especially if you live in a net metering area you will be kicking yourself you didn't get solar while these brilliant incentives were around. Enter your details to calculate the cost and savings you are likely to get from installing solar panels for your home<\/a>.<\/p>","12":"

The advantages of installing solar panels<\/a> is there is a high amount of solar irradiation in Texas. Especially if you live in a net metering area you will be kicking yourself you didn't get solar while these brilliant incentives were around. Enter your details to calculate the cost and savings you are likely to get from installing solar panels for your home<\/a>.<\/p>","disadvantages":"

The disadvantage of installing solar panels<\/a> is there are a lot of areas in Texas have poor incentives but do be aware that everywhere can access the 30% tax credit.<\/p>","13":"

The disadvantage of installing solar panels<\/a> is there are a lot of areas in Texas have poor incentives but do be aware that everywhere can access the 30% tax credit.<\/p>","useful_links":"

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)<\/a><\/p>","14":"

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)<\/a><\/p>","average_monthly_elec_usage":1168,"15":1168,"roof_pitch_degree":20,"16":20,"typical_kwh_production":1360,"17":1360,"created_at":"2019-04-10 02:11:35","18":"2019-04-10 02:11:35","incentive_overview":"

Federal solar tax credit<\/h4>\r\n

The most significant incentive to install solar panels for homes and businesses is the federal solar tax credit<\/a>. At the end of 2020, the amount of the credit will decrease from 26% to 22% of the cost of the solar installation. Because home and business owners want to get the largest incentive amount possible, solar panel installation companies will likely be flooded with new projects before year’s end. In order to maximize your savings potential, the best time to go solar in Texas is now.<\/p>\r\n

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Federal solar tax credit<\/h4>\r\n

The most significant incentive to install solar panels for homes and businesses is the federal solar tax credit<\/a>. At the end of 2020, the amount of the credit will decrease from 26% to 22% of the cost of the solar installation. Because home and business owners want to get the largest incentive amount possible, solar panel installation companies will likely be flooded with new projects before year’s end. In order to maximize your savings potential, the best time to go solar in Texas is now.<\/p>\r\n

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Yes you can! In some cases, you can save $3,000 or more when you install solar yourself, even after receiving the federal tax credit. Despite the potential for savings, data from Lawrence Berkeley Labs shows that only about 3% of homeowners choose DIY solar. <\/p>\r\n

Reasons for this include:<\/p>\r\n

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• The permitting and inspection process for the utility, the state, and municipalities can be quite complex.<\/li>\r\n
• The installation work is both dangerous and difficult, with electrical work having to be performed at heights.<\/li>\r\n
• Often times, solar electricity customers will be charged a premium for DIY installations, which can limit savings.<\/li>\r\n
• In some states, a solar system needs to be installed by a qualified solar contractor in order to take advantage of incentives. In Texas, a solar installer must hold an electrical contractor's license to be considered qualified. Austin Energy has further requirements, including a rule in which a contractor must have at least one employee that passed the NABCEP entry-level test.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

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  SolarReviews does not recommend DIY solar installations unless you have suitable skills. However, for those who do, SolarReviews published a comparison table displaying solar panel kit prices from the top 10 leading solar kit websites in the US<\/a>.<\/p>","21":"

  Yes you can! In some cases, you can save $3,000 or more when you install solar yourself, even after receiving the federal tax credit. Despite the potential for savings, data from Lawrence Berkeley Labs shows that only about 3% of homeowners choose DIY solar. <\/p>\r\n

  Reasons for this include:<\/p>\r\n

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  • The permitting and inspection process for the utility, the state, and municipalities can be quite complex.<\/li>\r\n
  • The installation work is both dangerous and difficult, with electrical work having to be performed at heights.<\/li>\r\n
  • Often times, solar electricity customers will be charged a premium for DIY installations, which can limit savings.<\/li>\r\n
  • In some states, a solar system needs to be installed by a qualified solar contractor in order to take advantage of incentives. In Texas, a solar installer must hold an electrical contractor's license to be considered qualified. Austin Energy has further requirements, including a rule in which a contractor must have at least one employee that passed the NABCEP entry-level test.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

     <\/p>\r\n

    SolarReviews does not recommend DIY solar installations unless you have suitable skills. However, for those who do, SolarReviews published a comparison table displaying solar panel kit prices from the top 10 leading solar kit websites in the US<\/a>.<\/p>","city_2_id":0,"22":0,"city_3_id":0,"23":0,"state_tax_credit":0,"24":0,"state_tax_credit_amount":"0.00","25":"0.00","diy_solar_allowed":1,"26":1,"pros":"

    The biggest advantages in Texas for installing solar panels are the big-city solar rebates and the 26% federal tax credit. That property tax exemption for the value added to your home by solar panels is nice to have, too. <\/p>\r\n

    Texans need a lot of electricity to run air conditioning and appliances throughout the year, but luckily roofs here can get plenty of sunshine.<\/p>","27":"

    The biggest advantages in Texas for installing solar panels are the big-city solar rebates and the 26% federal tax credit. That property tax exemption for the value added to your home by solar panels is nice to have, too. <\/p>\r\n

    Texans need a lot of electricity to run air conditioning and appliances throughout the year, but luckily roofs here can get plenty of sunshine.<\/p>","cons":"

    The cons of solar in Texas exist mostly for people who live outside the service areas of the major utility distribution companies. In these places, it’s hard to find net metering and there are virtually no rebates. Add to that the relatively cheap price of electricity, and rural folks who want to gain the environmental benefits of renewable energy might be better off choosing a solar- or wind-based plan from their retail electric provider. <\/p>\r\n

    If you do live near a big city in texas, it’s time to claim the benefits of solar power for yourself.<\/p>","28":"

    The cons of solar in Texas exist mostly for people who live outside the service areas of the major utility distribution companies. In these places, it’s hard to find net metering and there are virtually no rebates. Add to that the relatively cheap price of electricity, and rural folks who want to gain the environmental benefits of renewable energy might be better off choosing a solar- or wind-based plan from their retail electric provider. <\/p>\r\n

    If you do live near a big city in texas, it’s time to claim the benefits of solar power for yourself.<\/p>","average_monthly_electrical_usage":0,"29":0,"other_incentives":"

    Local incentives<\/h4>\r\n

    If you live in big cities like Austin and San Antonio, and the Dallas area, you can get up-front solar rebates to reduce your cost of installation by thousands of dollars. The good news is that this covers a big chunk of the state’s population, the bad news is outside these major urban areas, there isn’t a lot of incentive coverage.<\/p>\r\n

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    Property tax exemption<\/h4>\r\n

    One statewide incentive that is available to Texans is a property tax exemption. That means all the value added to your home by solar panels is exempt from additional property taxes.<\/p>\r\n

     <\/p>","30":"

    Local incentives<\/h4>\r\n

    If you live in big cities like Austin and San Antonio, and the Dallas area, you can get up-front solar rebates to reduce your cost of installation by thousands of dollars. The good news is that this covers a big chunk of the state’s population, the bad news is outside these major urban areas, there isn’t a lot of incentive coverage.<\/p>\r\n

     <\/p>\r\n

    Property tax exemption<\/h4>\r\n

    One statewide incentive that is available to Texans is a property tax exemption. That means all the value added to your home by solar panels is exempt from additional property taxes.<\/p>\r\n

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