Clean Energy Resources

The national average cost of solar panels is $2.58 per watt in 2026. A typical 10 kW system costs about $25,800 before state incentives. Costs range from $2.20/W in Texas to $3.18/W in New Hampshire.

Massachusetts solar costs average $3.16 per watt. A typical 11 kW system costs about $34,700 before incentives, with a 7.6-year payback and $154,000 in 25-year savings.

New Hampshire solar costs average $3.18 per watt. A typical 10.5 kW system runs about $33,400 with a 12.7-year payback.

Connecticut solar costs average $2.77 per watt — among the most competitive in New England. A typical 11.2 kW system costs about $30,900.

Rhode Island solar costs average $2.91 per watt. A typical 11 kW system costs about $32,100 with strong REG program incentives.

Maine solar costs average $2.91 per watt. A typical 11 kW system costs about $32,000 with a longer payback due to lower electricity rates.

Vermont solar costs average $2.80 per watt. A typical 11.8 kW system costs about $33,000 with a 13-year payback period.

New Jersey solar costs average $2.81 per watt. A 13.1 kW system costs about $36,800 with one of the fastest paybacks at 7.6 years thanks to SuSI incentives.

Pennsylvania has the lowest solar costs in the Northeast at $2.65 per watt. A typical 13.1 kW system costs about $34,700 with SRECs boosting returns.

Texas has the lowest solar costs in the US at $2.20 per watt. A typical 14 kW system costs about $30,800 with abundant sunshine driving fast payback.

The federal tax credit is gone for homeowners who buy solar. Propel solves that. The installer captures the 30% credit for you, gives you performance guarantees, and hands you full ownership at year 5.

Solar electricity costs roughly $0.06–0.08/kWh over 25 years. Your utility charges $0.15–0.30/kWh and raises rates 3–5% every year. Even without the federal credit, solar locks in your electricity cost at a fraction of what you’re paying now.

The ITC changed everything. With the federal tax credit gone for homeowner purchases, the lease vs. buy math has shifted. Here’s an honest comparison with real numbers for 2026.

Section 25D expired December 31, 2025. If you buy solar with cash or a loan in 2026, you get $0 in federal tax credits. Here’s what still works and how to save.