Texas Solar Power Rebates, Tax Credits, and Incentives
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The Lone Star State certainly is a loner when it comes to renewable energy policy. Bucking the nationwide trend toward more statewide regulation to support solar power, Texas has done almost nothing on the legislative front. Only a minimal Renewables Portfolio Standard, no tax credits, no statewide rebates, not even net metering!
Utility rebates are saving the day to some extent, but we’ve already seen some of those rebate programs close their doors because they’re generating all the renewable energy they need to meet those minimal state goals. Texas is going to have to get back on it, and fast. If more rebate programs fill up, there will be virtually no solar power incentives here whatsoever.
Texas’ Renewables Portfolio Standard
A Renewables Portfolio Standard mandates that a certain amount of a state’s total energy production comes from renewable sources by a target date. Normally an RPS is constructed around percentages of total energy generation, but in Texas the RPS targets specific amounts of electricity produced, measured in megawatts (“mw”). Texas’ RPS was first passed in 1999 with a target of 2,000mw of energy from renewable resources. In 2005 the legislature increased the target to 5,880mw by 2015.
While that figure may seem like a lot, those 5,880mw will represent only about 5% of Texas’ total energy use. Even for a state like Texas, 5% is far too low of a goal. We’ve seen other high-population, high-energy demand states like New York (22.5% by 2020) and California (33% by 2022) set much loftier goals.
A strong RPS is integral to the effective incentivizing of renewable energy like residential solar power systems. Without strong mandates to push them, utilities and legislators have no motivation to make the switch to solar easier for you. With a strong RPS, now that’s a different story. With strong goals in place, utilities are far more likely to offer rebate and performance payment programs to new solar power systems, so that the utility can meet their renewable resource production goals.
Performance Payments
Texas lacks any performance payments for residential solar power systems. Not even individual utilities are offering them, as we’ve seen in some other states that lack a uniform system. See what we were saying about that weak RPS? If the 5% target were higher, you can bet some of those utilities, maybe even the state, would start offering cash payments for renewable energy production.
State Rebates
Texas also lacks any statewide rebate program. Luckily this time the utilities have filled in the gaps, at least to some extent. Many of Texas’ utilities offer their own rebates on the installation of a residential solar power system:
| Utility Company | Rebate amount | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| AEP SWEPCO | $1,750/kw | $17,500 |
| AEP Texas Central | $1,750/kw | $17,500 |
| AEP Texas North | $1,750/kw | $17,500 |
| Austin Energy | $2,500/kw | $15,000 |
| Bryan Texas Utilities | $2,000/kw | 80% of costs up to $6,000 |
| Coserv | $2,000/kw | $5,000 |
| CPS Energy | $2,000/kw | $25,000 |
| El Paso Electric Company | $2,000/kw | $20,000 |
| Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative | $2,500/kw | $10,000 |
| Oncor Electric Delivery | $2,000/kw | $20,000 |
| Texas New Mexico Power Company | $1,750/kw | $17,500 |
Unfortunately Oncor just filled up it’s pilot program a couple of weeks ago, and is not currently accepting new applications. We kept them on our list because of the possibility that the program might reopen for new applications in the future. Don’t worry, regardless of which energy company and which rebate you are targeting, the installers we partner with on the ground are experts at making sure you get the largest rebates and savings possible.
State Tax Credits
Looks like the legislature dropped the ball on this one too. Texas has no state tax credits available for solar power systems. Thank goodness the utilities stepped in with those individual rebates. Otherwise the solar landscape here would be more barren than the Texas desert.
Tax Exemptions
Finally! Score one for the Texas lawmakers. When you install that shiny new solar power system, the resulting increase in home value (details on that later) is exempt from 100% of the resulting property tax increase.
Now if only we could get a matching sales tax exemption. Sales tax ranges from 6.25% to 8.25% here, depending on the local tax rate. You may not notice it in small purchases, but that sales tax adds up for big-ticket items. A sales tax exemption is a simple and efficient way to save you a couple thousand bucks on those solar panels. No checks, no mess. Just discounts for you right off the top. Let’s get on that, lawmakers!
Texas’ Utility Prices
Electricity runs about 11.04 cents per kilowatt-hour (“kwh”) here. That’s right around the national average of 11.43 cents/kwh, but by our standards that national average is far too cheap. Energy is cheap because it’s generated from dirty-burning fossil fuels, at giant power plants that emit greenhouse gases by the billions of tons.
We’re already seeing energy prices start to rise, as we become more and more aware of the effects of all those fossil fuels. As the price of energy continues to climb, the savings on your solar power system are going to rise along with it. Just remember to thank us for the tip when you’re spending all that cash on vacations instead of electricity.
Net Metering and Interconnection
Net metering is program in which the utility track how much energy you consume, and how much your solar power system produces, and gives you a credit on future bills for any surplus you run in a given month. It’s a great money-saver, where it’s available.
Net metering in Texas is … wait what?! There is no net metering here?! Yikes! We’ve seen some states that don’t do much to incentivize solar power at the legislative level, but even most of those states still have a statewide net metering law! Sadly not Texas.
A few localities do offer their own net metering laws. In the Cities of Austin and Brenham, net metering is available to residential solar power systems and any surplus is credited to future bills at the avoided-cost rate. In addition, customers of Green Mountain Energy are eligible for net metering, with surplus energy production credited to future bills at Green Mountain’s retail rate.
While most of Texas does not ensure that you can have your energy consumption and production monitored for potential surplus, the state does have regulations designed to help ensure that you can get connected to the grid. Texas provides for standard interconnection procedures for all systems up to 10mw. The regulations prohibit the utilities from requiring pre-interconnection studies, set 4-6 week time limits on how long the utilities can take to consider your application for interconnection, and offers fast-track pre-certification procedures to speed up the interconnection process.
That’s not too shabby. We’d like to see a prohibition on the requirement of redundant external disconnect switches and separate liability insurance, but compared to the rest of the state’s legislation, interconnection is a big step in the right direction.
5kW Example Return on Investment
So, what’s the bottom line for you and your wallet? Let’s check.
Texas is so large that sunlight and energy prices can vary pretty widely. For this example we took a middle road and used sunlight measures for the east-central population areas, the state’s average electricity price, and the average rebate available in Texas’ mostly deregulated energy marketplace. Remember though, these numbers are just estimates. Your home is unique. To find out exactly how much money solar power can save you, just grab one of our free quotes and one of our expert partners will draw up an estimate designed specifically for your house.
Installing a typical 5kW solar system should start at about $25,000. Don’t worry – that’s gonna drop fast!
- First we knock off the utility rebate. The average Texas rebate is $2,000/kw. Since we’re installing 5 kws, that means we subtract $10,000, for a new price of $15,000.
- We calculate the 30% federal rebate from the price after the utility rebate. That means another $4,500 off your bill, for a new cost of $10,500
- Finally we subtract your first year’s energy savings, which we estimate to be about $775. That brings your final cost after the first year to $9,725. We told you that price tag was gonna drop!
- With a conservative estimate of the future electricity prices, you can expect your new solar power system to pay for itself in about 10 years.
- Don’t forget, your home goes up in value too because of those electricity savings. In fact, it goes up in value by more than 15 grand – all of it property tax free!
- On top from all that green in your wallet, your making a bunch of green for the planet. Tree green that is. The fossil-fuel produced electricity you’re not using is just like planting 124 trees every year!
Yes, these numbers are just estimates. But man – that is some savings! Go grab one (or two, or three) of those free quotes and see how much money you can save with solar power at your home.
Consensus
Despite the lousy statewide regulations, those big fast utility rebates manage to keep the overall picture from being a total failure. The 10 year payback timeframe is, in fact, pretty decent. Normally that would be strong enough for a “B” grade from us. Unfortunately, with no statewide net metering requirements, only mediocre interconnection standards, and a minimal RPS keeping us in fear of closing rebate programs, we can’t bring ourselves to give the Lone Star State anything higher than a “C.”
Need to know how is the rebate available for houston texas
How do i contact the PG&E Solar division about employment?
I’d have to say check PG&E’s website? http://www.pge.com. Honestly, sorry but no help here :-(
Does Fort Worth offer similar options and is solar recommended for this region?
In Texas, Austin Energy and CPS Energy in San Antonio offer Solar PV Rebates. They are good ones and make it easier and quicker to pay your system off. See http://www.mehrsolar.com/lonestar for more information. Also write your state reps and State Senator. Ask for a State Rebate for Solar PV Systems like NY, NJ, CA and CO. These states offer excellent state rebates. Not Texas, Yet!
why doesn’t GVEC have a rebate on solar electric or hot water installs and why does it not buy the available electric from owners who produce electric and why isn’t there any low interest loans to get the jobs done
How well would Solar panels hold up in the horrible hail we get here in Texas?
I was considering solar but your information has discouraged me from doing it here. I have Co-op elec & they dont have any poiliy to buy solar from me if I did put it in.
It appears as if Texas wants to keep us energy dependent on companies which contribute to global warming and increase the air pollution. Coal energy and petroleum based generation plants to our detriment. I could not find out why other states are more forward-thinking than Texas. I thought we were leaders not backward thinking! Given the problems with Enron I’m shouldn’t be surprised…makes me sad to be native Texan.
I wonder what the pay back period is for a typical residential installation?
Gary, For Houston there is a state commercial 10% Deduction from profits and/or 100% Deducted from capitol. This is off of Texas Franchise taxes. The Federal Govt offers 30% Tax Credit.
Residence only get the 20% Federal in Houston. No Utility Cos offer a rebate in Texas except Austin Energy and CPS in San Antonio, which are Municipal Utilities. See my website for all the details on Solar Panels in Texas, Solar Systems in Texas and Solar Rebates and Tax incentives for Solar in Texas. http://www.mehrsolar.com/lonestar. or http://lonestar.mehrsolar.com
Why is it the capitol city has the best incentives? Why can’t the rest of the state share in the benefits? We it across the country and world. Help us all get in on saving the world for the future generations!
Is there a convenient way to find what the solar rebate would be on a 5KW system installed in Laredo, Texas?
When thinking about pay-back periods, you also need to consider the convenience of not losing electric power. I have a friend in Houston with a system and he’s one of the few people who didn’t lose power as a result of Hurricane Ike.
I’ve come home to find my neighbors all standing in the street, talking about not having electricity. One neighbor was locked out of her house because her garage door opener didn’t work. If the outage had lasted longer, they’d have been having dinner at my house as I was the only person on the block with electricity for about two hours.
As the electric grid in Texas gets stretched thinner and thinner, solar power for backup electricity will start to make good financial sense, even without utility rebates.
Hi Julie. If your system is grid-tied, it will go down if the grid goes down. Off-grid systems are more expensive but can be necessary in areas where dropping a new power line can be cost – prohibitive, or you just REALLY NEED to be off the grid for some reason.
the most cost effective solution is usually to get a grid tied system, and then if power outages worry you, just purchase a generator for $500.
Cheers,
Dave
If installation for a small 1000 package with Houston Renewable Energy is 12,000 dollars and the rebate is only 2,000 dollars per home installation for a one time incentive that expires in December how am I saving money? I’m worried that if I had to finance the installation I would wind up paying more than my electricity bill. I’m really interested in solar energy, but at the moment I’m not sure if it is cost effective for me.
Hi Brandy,
The best way to determine if solar is worth it for you is to get an evaluation and an estimate from a licensed contractor. An easy way to do that is to click the link at the top of the page.
Keep in mind, your home value will immediately increase by 20x your annual electricity savings once you connect your solar panels to the electricity grid. As the cost of electricity continues to rise, so does your property value. Added bonus = your property value increase is tax exempt.
When you say “small 1000 package” what are you referring to?
Cheers,
Dan
Yes, Brandy, Dan is correct. You can recieve INSTANT increase in the value of your property with a Solar System(PV-electric). For the full value of your cost. Its a great way to hedge on the increasing cost of fuel/electric prices. Depending on the size of your home, Solar system, power usage and energy efficency level. It can take as long as 25 years or as short as 5 years to recoup your costs. BUT as of next week JAN 1 2009. We will be able to take a federal tax credit of 30% with out the $2000 limit. So a 3000 watt solar system ($30,000)- $9000=21,000 will produce about $3000 of electricity …not too bad. And its the right thing to do. http://WWW.SolarDesignandConstruction.net
Compiled Q&A thus far:
Q Gary: What rebates target Houston?
A JR: 30% Federal rebate
Q John: How do i contact the PG&E Solar division about employment?
A David: http://www.pge.com
Q Kathy: What rebates target Fort Worth?
A JR: Encore is offering a ~$2.40/Watt rebate in 2009
Q TGR: How well do panels hold up horrible Texas hail?
A JR: Solar panels are rated to take 1” hail at 95 mph. They protect your roof.
Q QDI: What is the payback period?
A JR: Green City Solar LLC (www.greencityaustin.com) offers an instant payback financial model in most Texas rebate markets. In federal incentive only markets, payback is 25-30 years.
Q Rose: Why does Austin have the best incentive?
A JR: Austin Energy is a publically owned cooperative with an overcapacity demand. Residents successfully lobbied AE to introduce a solar incentive program instead of building a new utility plant, after a professional study argued the cost, national security, and environmental impacts justified the program. This leadership has attracted a large scale solar manufacturing plant (Heliovolt) to add jobs to the local economy.
Q Jim: What rebates target Laredo?
Q Julie: Also remomber the cost benefit of solar as back-up power.
A David: If your system is grid-tied, it will go down if the grid goes down.
A JR: If your system is grid-tied, add a battery back-up system to prevent power outages.
Q Brandy: I live in Houston. How am I saving money?
A JR: You aren’t. In terms of cold, hard cash flow in non-rebate markets, it takes 25-30 years to justify system ownership. Wait until mid-2010 to buy a system, prices will dramatically drop. *NOTE* rebate customers should NOT wait for the price drop as the rebates will go away and they will end up paying MORE.
Feel free to email jcromer@greencityaustin.com with additional questions.
JR,
Thanks for your local Austin expertise! We’re sure all our readers appreciate it.
We are starting a company that installs solar for pool heating in Dallas. I am wondering if there is any legislature yet that prohibits homeowner associations from denying a homeowner the right to install the panels on roof?
its about time for everyone to get smart on energy and the monopolies wont turn this over to the consumer without a fight . you see millions of dollars are going to be lost when this happens. Finnally the little people will get a break on energy prices. After all to be a competative market all sources of energy should be allowed to compete> thats my 2kws
Contact your legislative officials and demand Texans are allowed to purchase and use solar panels for their homes to save on green house gases. Senate bill 403 bypasses hoa’s to be able to install the panels.
I live in Magnolia. What companies are coving this area if any? After reading the previous emails I am wondering if all this is too risky for me. I just want to be able to run my air conditioner this summer and pay the bill.
To whom it may concern, I would like to help people with renewable energy and reside in Texas. I have been working towards openning people’s eyes in the US but in Texas potential funding resources that would help to get this concept off the ground have made their fortune in fossile fuel with no intention of deviating from this. Do you have any ideas or suggestions on how to go about raising startup funds for a organization geared towards making newable energy affordable to everyone including the poor with an opportunity of freedom? I have not been evolved in non-profit organizations but my heart is into the renewable energy cause as a movement towards freedom for people whom want to be free from reliance on something else to provide them what they need farely. Thank you very much in advance. Dan
Dan,
Great name BTW. It seems as though your heart and head is in the right space. I recommend networking into business groups where there is venture capital flowing. I’m not sure who is involved in Texas, though I wish you the best of luck!
Cheers,
- Dan
I’m looking forward to the increasing affordability of solar power in our state. As a Realtor, I’d like to know where you get the statistic about a home value rising 20x the annual electric bill savings. I sell a lot of homes and have never heard of this kind of increase in property value. Is there something to back this up?
Lydia,
Thanks for your question and your real estate work. Appraisers are still getting their act together on this one and they may vary a bit from one to another, but according to The Appraisal Journal, home value increases by about $20 for every $1 reduction in annual utility bills. Said another way, solar energy adds 20 times yearly energy savings to resale value.
Regardless, as I think that 20x multiplier is actually a little conservative. Solar panels are guaranteed to be producing at at least 80% of their capacity at year 25. They’ll actually be working for 40 to 50 years. However, your utility prices aren’t going anywhere but up. The 20x multiplier doesn’t even take that into account. The more your electric rates go up, the more valuable your investment becomes because you’re offsetting that much more power with your own power.
Hope that helps,
- Dan
Our company has installers in many Texas Markets.
Texas is about to move up to at least a 4 star if not a 5 star once this bill is signed by Gov Perry. As a 30% rebate, 500 million will install alot of solar systems in Texas.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Texas-Senate-passes-500M-apf-14997773.html?.v=1
Murray,
Thanks for the link, we’ll be on it once this bill gets signed and we get a little more info!
- Dan
do any of you know any websites with people who had tried unsuccessfully to use ‘green power’ or solar power if know plz comment.
There seems to be much confusion about how the federal and utility rebates are applied. Some web sites show the federal tax rebate as (cost – utility rebate) * .3, while others show it as cost * .3. Which is correct?
Kevin;
There will continue to be much confusion on this issue until the IRS finally issues their REG’s on this matter. This may take a while as some states have gotten to be very creative in their promotion of Solar with Paid-In-Tariff’s, Grants, State Rebates, State Credits over multiple years. I have discussed this matter with a couple of my contacts at the DOE and it could be several months before all these issues have finally been addressed in the first draft with probable multiple clarifications to follow because of the complexity of the law / issue itself.
I advise our dealers to provide clients with this background when explaining the 30% Federal Credit and to be on the conservative side until the IRS regulatons finally come out.
Looking to install a 5 KWH system in Plano, but I’m wondering what effect coming (maybe) federal laws might have or if I’m looking at only the IRS “30%” thing. TXU utilities seems to be totally ignorant on the subject..
Does anyone know if churches qualify for the 30% tax credit or are there any other incentives for churches?
Say, using the example at the beginning of this thread, I would like to install a 3 kW system that would be about $27,000 ($9.00/Watt x 3,000 Watts). In this example I wouldd be in line to receive the maximum incentive of $13,500. The Fed offers a 30% incentive in the form of a tax credit with no cap. Assuming you have the tax liability, you’re in line to deduct another $8,100 (30% x $27,000).
Assuming that the above price is applying for a grid-tie system (no batteries). Now, I want an off grid system with batteries installed. Does the incentive apply to the initial batteries cost too ? When you say “system”, is it referring to the entire system or just the solar panel ?
Dan Hahn mentioned that solar panels are guaranteed to be producing at at least 80% of their capacity at year 25. How often the batteries need to be replace within these 25 years. Will the batteries replacement cost is getting incentive too?
David mentioned : “If your system is grid-tied, it will go down if the grid goes down”. Why ? Technically, I think even it’s a grid-tied system, solar panels generate their own power, why we can’t use it. Assuming this is something that the monopoly wants to control, we probably need a system that automatically tie (to sell) and untie (to use). It would be nice.
Think about someday, every single house has its own solar power system, we maybe able to share electricity through the network…just like the internet…
Dave, Txu through its Oncor subsidiary offers a 2.46 per watt grant. Since February we have been installing systems all over the Oncor system as an Oncor certified installer. Give us a call and we will walk you through the steps.
Kevin, we have structured a tax lease for non-profits so other entities (usually us) can use the tax benefits which can then be passed along to the non-profit in the form of a lower priced unit at purchase option time. If you wish to know more about how this works contact me.
Since there is no true correlation between watts and amps, how do we correctly determine the size of system that is necessary to assure a minimum of 100 amp availability via solar
I found the thread very informative. It’s sad that Texas is so backward in having a unified policy regardless of provider. But the solar client is more interested in cost containment, than revenue generation anyway. We invest, we save!
Texas has probably one of the best Solar Environments in the Country. AEP just started offering last week a 2.50 a DC Watt rebate. See http://www.cleanenergyassociates.com/txreincentives.php
When combined with the programs recently announced by TNMP, Entergy and Xcel a vast majority of the state has very lucrative incentives. Much better than many other states though it is fragmented. Problem areas are the COOPS, El Paso and the Houston Market.
My only option in East (less than 15 minutes from down town Dallas) Texas is to be vitimized by my electric co-op. My co-op not only has numerous complaints against them according to PEC (not like PEC can do anything to them)but they also have some of the highest rates in any Texas co-op. They are NOT on any rebate lists that I can find & according to complaints I have heard/read from others, there is so much red tape bullcrap with HOAs & wind turbines, ‘good luck!’ Our co-op ‘claims’ they offer green energy incentives BUT only if your not in any kind of HOA violations?!?!?! Not too mention other ‘rules & regulations’ to qualify. Since when did the co-op & the HOA take over my rights to be green? The co-op ‘board’ still houses the same ‘good o’le boys’ from years past. As I know fully they will NEVER vote for deregulation, how can I make my one voice heard above the ‘good o’le boys’ on the co-op board? I would host functions, pass out flyers, makes calls ect, to do whatever it would take to push the co-op OUT! Can someone advise me as to where to start? I have checked Right To Choose, ERCOT, Americans For Prosperity & several others but the message seems to be the same. I’m moreless at the mercy of my co-op. Someone PLEASE help me!
I am looking to ease into the Solar Business and am looking for eduactional / training resources in Texas. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Tim,
I’m not familiar with anything in Texas, but check out Solar Energy International based in Colorado, a very reputable place. They have some on line courses that would help you on your way and then perhaps you get some hands-on experience nearby. Hope that helps. Also, check out Solar Living Institute if you want to take a trip to California.
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Were can i get info on who to sell energy from my solar panels in Laredo TX?
San Antonio offers the best rebate through CPS Energy (solar panels). For Commercial projects, they pay $3.00 per watt for up to $100,000. Residential is the same with a cap of $30,000. Most of the companies there are “mom and pops” so do your research. Uptown Solar and 1BG are the larger companies I recommend.
Thanks for the info, living in Houston seems to be creating issues, but with as much sun as we get and with the grid going down so often, they should be paying us to put panels on our roofs!!! I’m still searching for the right fix for me. My contract with Reliant ends in 2 weeks and I’m looking at leasing solar panels (new options), but that isn’t even truly available in Houston yet (mostly in California only). Why is the Houston energy market so darn difficult? It can’t be ERCOT, b/c look at Austin and San Antonio! TXU might be my best bet with their contract with SolarCity, but still seems cost prohibitive…..HELP!
I might have missed this in the above answers.I have txu and use about 2kwh per month and I would like to know as of now is it worth the expense to install solar on my home in Houston. Also how long would it take to pay off
don’t see on PEC’s website that they off any type of incentive program. Was wondering if anyone out there knew if they did but just did not advertise it? I am going to email them, looks like with all the hill country customers they have it would be a cinch. We are leaning hard on the lease programs…..anyone out there tried it yet?
Iv’e had solar going on 12 years now and i’m sick of replacing these expensive batteries that are way to heavy for me to move.Is there not a easier,simpler way to store energy? I don’t recommend solar if your a woman and live alone and don”t understand electricity dc/ac no electric available where i live unless I can come up with $175K upfront. help any solutions to my problem???
I live in Dallas Texas, another city that is suffering through this horrible heat wave and drought. We are starting to see rolling blackouts. I just bought my first home a month ago, but adding solar panels seems like it should be a first upgrade investment. I am looking through databases and am shocked that I don’t see a city as big as Dallas on any of the incentive lists for grants or tax rebates. Is there something out there that I am missing, or are we really not being incented to go green with power in Dallas or am I just missing us on the lists?? If I install now, without incentives, will I be eligible to be grandfathered in for a rebate at a later date?
What amount of energy kW’s does a 3000 sq foot house use a year or say a 5k sq foot house?
How much would a system described above generate?
Then I can calculate after rebates how long the net cost takes me to earn back in savings?
Do the prices include install, and all other equipment required i.e. 100% full system?
Just wanted to add my recent experiences installing PV system through Austin Energy. Systems have gone down significantly in price compared to just a few years ago. We got our 6.2KW system through Longhorn solar for just $20K, no battery system though, just 26 panels and the inverter box plus hookups and meters to the grid for selling excess back. With the Austin rebate of $15K and the tax credit, it came down to $3.5K out of pocket, which is very reasonable. With a saving of about $900 a year on electricity, everything should be paid off after 4 years and start earning money. That’s a pretty good deal.
Anyone asking for government “rebates” to buy and install what amounts to private property is asking a for a handout from someone else. Government has no money except what it steal from individuals under threat of loss of their home if they don’t pay. It’s a SCAM! See if you let this truth through, moderator. I suspect not because it conflicts with your agenda.
Hi, is the $2000 per kw still available in Texas, great forum thanks
The Austin lady sounded like she received a great deal from her utility company. What about someone from College Station Texas?
Can this be used on a commercial basis? And do the same rebates apply?
Mike, solar is different everywhere, sometimes all the way down to the neighborhood level. In general, yes, solar is worth exploring for commercial entities. Some places they look better than a home, financially, others, the opposite. Fill out the form to get a quote and if there is someone who can quote you commercial in the area the will give you a buzz.
Cheers,
Dave
Reading all of this makes things sound really good and I would love to jump on board and have panels on my roof..I’ve been looking at a lot of sites regarding solar energy for a couple of years but the cost to do it is out of my reach …I also am seeing east texas is not included in the ares served
There should not be any payment to be made if someone uses solar unless it is for public use. I prefer solar Perth to be installed by myself. I am choosing solar powered systems because I don’t want to think of the costly electricity bill so these extra charges are really confusing because it defeats the purpose of installing a solar.
Lets go GREEN Texas. The rebates are getting better. Payoff in ten years is pretty awesome. Plus saving our planet for our CHILDREN is pretty awesome.
I do wish Texas would get more on the bandwagon with green energy..I truly do envy the folks living in Austin. They have a good deal going down there.
I’m in Melbourne Australia. Igot a1.5system installed for 3 grand and in the first year I payed 95 bucks for elctrisity
This needs to be updated.
Oncor’s Take a Load Off Texas Rebate program is back online and people in the DALLAS-FORT WORTH area can take advantage of great solar prices now.
very interesting article, I may try to contact oncor about the rebate program in Dallas.