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Is Solar Worth It For You?

Enter your monthly bill and location. Get your payback period, 25-year savings, and federal tax credit — in 10 seconds.

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Avg rate: $0.31/kWh · 5.82 peak sun hrs/day

Your Solar Estimate for California

3.4 kW

System Size

recommended

4.1 yrs

Payback Period

break-even

$58,212

25-Year Savings

net profit

2.2t

CO₂ Offset

per year

Estimated installation cost$10,592
US Federal Tax Credit (30% IRA)$3,178
Net cost to you$7,414
Annual electricity savings$1,800/yr

⚠️ California has partial net metering — excess solar credits may be limited. Check with your utility.

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Data from NREL & EIA
50 US states + 13 CA provinces
2025 federal tax credit included

Solar Calculator by State

Each page uses local electricity rates, sun hours, and incentives for accurate estimates.

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How the Calculator Works

1

Enter your bill

Your monthly electricity bill tells us how much power you use and what size system you need.

2

Pick your location

We load local electricity rates, peak sun hours, and available incentives for your state or province.

3

Get your numbers

See your system size, net cost after incentives, payback period, and 25-year savings projection.

Estimates use average local electricity rates (EIA), peak sun hours (NREL PVWatts), and typical installation costs (EnergySage). Actual savings depend on your roof, usage habits, installer pricing, and utility policies. Always get 3+ quotes before purchasing.