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.
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
⚠️ 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
Colorado
$0.14/kWh · 5.5h sun
Florida
$0.145/kWh · 5.67h sun
Massachusetts
$0.27/kWh · 4.7h sun
Nevada
$0.135/kWh · 7.2h 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.
Pick your location
We load local electricity rates, peak sun hours, and available incentives for your state or province.
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.