Is Solar Worth It For You?
Enter your monthly bill and location. Get your gross installation cost, payback period, and 25-year savings — in 10 seconds.
Avg rate: $0.31/kWh · 5.82 peak sun hrs/day
Your Solar Estimate for California
Rates and incentive status reviewed 2026-07-27
3.4 kW
System Size
recommended
5.9 yrs
Payback Period
break-even
$55,035
25-Year Savings
net profit
2.2t
CO₂ Offset
per year
This estimate does not deduct the expired US federal 30% residential tax credit (ended for spending after 2025-12-31) or the closed Canada Greener Homes Grant/Loan. It also does not assume any unverified state, provincial, or utility rebate. See methodology and confirm current incentives with your state/province, utility, or a tax professional before budgeting for one.
⚠️ California has partial net metering — excess solar credits may be limited. Check with your utility.
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Solar Calculator by State
Each page uses local electricity rates, sun hours, and incentives for accurate estimates.
🦅 United States — Top Markets
Arizona
$0.128/kWh · 7.5h sun
California
$0.31/kWh · 5.82h sun
Florida
$0.145/kWh · 5.67h sun
Massachusetts
$0.27/kWh · 4.7h sun
Nevada
$0.135/kWh · 7.2h sun
New Jersey
$0.19/kWh · 4.8h sun
New York
$0.22/kWh · 4.79h sun
Texas
$0.138/kWh · 5.5h sun
🍁 Canada — Top Markets
How the Calculator Works
Enter your bill
Your monthly electricity bill tells us how much power you use and what size system you need.
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We load local electricity rates and peak sun hours for your state or province — no incentive is assumed unless it's currently verified.
Get your numbers
See your system size, gross and net cost, payback period, and 25-year savings projection.
Estimates use average local electricity rates (EIA), peak sun hours (NREL PVWatts), and typical installation costs. No federal, state, provincial, or utility incentive is assumed unless currently verified — see our methodology. Actual savings depend on your roof, usage habits, installer pricing, and utility policies. Always get 3+ quotes before purchasing. Not financial, tax, or investment advice.