Houston gets more than 200 sunny days a year and summer bills that can top $300. Find out in 60 seconds whether solar — with or without battery backup — makes sense for your home.
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Houston has everything that makes solar pay off — and a few reasons that make it feel urgent.
Long, hot summers mean your panels produce the most power exactly when your A/C is working hardest and rates are highest.
In Texas's deregulated market, plan rates and delivery charges keep creeping up. Solar locks in a big share of your power at a predictable cost.
From Winter Storm Uri to Hurricane Beryl, Houstonians know what days without power feel like. Solar + battery keeps essentials running.
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Check last summer's bills — Houston usage peaks June through September.
Illustrative estimate only. Assumes ~$0.15/kWh all-in rate, ~75% bill offset, ~1,350 kWh produced per kW per year and 2.5% annual rate increases. Actual results depend on your roof, shading, usage, electricity plan, buyback terms, financing and equipment. Your specialist will provide a custom proposal.
We connect you with a vetted local installer and help you understand every option before you decide.
Answer a few questions so we can check roof fit, usage and your goals.
A specialist uses satellite imagery and your bills to design a system sized for your home.
Buy with cash, finance, or go $0-down with a lease or PPA. See the real numbers side by side.
Your installer handles permits, CenterPoint interconnection and installation — usually in a day or two on-site.
The rules changed this year. Here's a plain-English look so you can make a smart decision.
The 30% residential solar credit (Section 25D) no longer applies to systems installed after December 31, 2025. If you buy your system outright in 2026, plan your numbers without it.
Solar companies that own the system can still claim federal commercial credits for a limited time and pass savings to you through lower monthly payments — often with no upfront cost.
Texas law exempts the added value of a solar energy system from your property taxes, so going solar won't raise your appraisal bill. Ask your installer to help you file the exemption form.
Many Texas retail electricity providers offer plans that credit you for extra solar power you send back to the grid. Picking the right plan can make a big difference to your savings.
Panels alone shut off during a grid outage for safety. Add a home battery and your system keeps powering what matters — day and night.
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For many homes, yes — especially those with high summer bills and a sunny, south- or west-facing roof. $0-down lease and PPA options can still pass along federal incentive value, and buying can make sense depending on financing and your electricity plan. A custom proposal is the only way to know for sure.
Quality panels are tested for high winds and hail impacts, and installers mount them to meet local wind-load codes. Most systems also carry long manufacturer warranties. Ask about the specific wind and hail ratings for the equipment you're quoted.
Not by itself. Grid-tied panels shut off during outages to protect utility workers. To keep power during an outage, you'll need a home battery (or a battery-ready system).
Texas doesn't have statewide net metering. Instead, many retail electricity providers offer solar buyback plans that credit you for excess energy. Your specialist can help you compare plans in the CenterPoint service area.
No. Texas exempts the added value from solar energy systems from property taxes. You'll typically file an exemption application with your county appraisal district.
Texas law limits HOAs' ability to prohibit solar panels, though they can set some placement rules. Our installer partners handle HOA applications for you.
Most projects take a few weeks to a couple of months from signed agreement to power-on, depending on permits, HOA approval and utility interconnection. The physical install is usually one to two days.
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