2026 Solar Guide

Texas Solar Guide

Abundant sunshine and deregulated energy markets give homeowners control over their power costs.

13 UtilitiesAvg 12.6¢/kWh77% Net Metering

$44k+

25-Year Solar Savings

12.6¢

Avg Rate/kWh

State Incentives

77%

Net Metering Access

Texas Solar Incentives

Municipal Rebates

Varies by city

Select utilities offer solar rebates (Austin, CPS, etc.).

Property Tax Exemption

Full exemption

Solar equipment exempt from property tax under HB 362.

Net Metering

Varies by REP

Some REPs offer buyback programs in deregulated market.

Texas Utility Rates Ranked

AEP Texasinvestor_owned

$0.16/kWh

Oncor Electric Deliveryinvestor_owned

$0.16/kWh

CenterPoint Energy (Houston)investor_owned

$0.14/kWh

Lubbock Power & Lightmunicipal

$0.13/kWh

Bryan Texas Utilitiesmunicipal

$0.12/kWh

College Station Utilitiesmunicipal

$0.12/kWh

CPS Energymunicipal

$0.12/kWh

Garland Power & Lightmunicipal

$0.12/kWh

Greenville Electric Utility Systemmunicipal

$0.12/kWh

Austin Energymunicipal

$0.12/kWh

Denton Municipal Electricmunicipal

$0.12/kWh

Brownsville Public Utilities Boardmunicipal

$0.11/kWh

Georgetown Utility Systemsmunicipal

$0.11/kWh

Texas Solar Savings

$44k+

Estimated 25-year savings at avg rate of 12.6¢/kWh

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Texas at a Glance

Total Utilities13

IOUs0

Municipals0

Cooperatives0

Lowest Rate11.0¢

Highest Rate16.3¢

Net Metering77%

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With 3 state incentives and rates averaging 12.6¢/kWh, now is a great time for Texas homeowners to go solar.

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