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Your complete Texas energy hub. Solar buyback plans, property tax exemptions, city-by-city pricing, ERCOT battery backup, and heat pump guides — all updated for the post-ITC reality. Navigate the deregulated electricity market with utility-specific guides for Oncor, CenterPoint, Austin Energy, and CPS Energy.
2026 Update: The federal 25C heat pump tax credit and 25D solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025. Texas utility rebates (Oncor, Austin Energy, CPS Energy) are the primary available incentives.
Everything Texas homeowners need to know about solar in 2026 — buyback plans, costs, property tax exemptions, utility-specific guides, battery backup, and financing options in the post-ITC era.
The only $0-down option where you own your panels AND get the tax credit benefit built into your pricing. Fixed payment ~$135/mo in Texas.
Learn about Propel SolarEvery Texas solar incentive for 2026: property tax exemption, utility rebates, buyback plans, and how to stack them without the federal ITC.
Read guideMaster page: buyback plans, costs, incentives, no-ITC reality, and city-by-city pricing.
Read guideCity-by-city pricing: Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio. Net cost after incentives.
Read guideITC expired Dec 2025. Why TX solar still works with buyback plans, property tax exemption, and lease/PPA options.
Read guideCompare REP buyback rates: Chariot, TXU, Green Mountain & more by utility territory.
Read guideSide-by-side rate tables for every major REP. Find the best buyback rate for your territory.
Read guideTexas doesn't have traditional net metering. How buyback plans work instead and what to expect.
Read guide100% property tax exemption. Form 50-123, April 30 deadline, county savings calculator.
Read guideProperty tax and sales tax exemptions for solar. How to file, deadlines, and county-specific details.
Read guideITC expired for homeowners — but lease/PPA can still get 30%. Which saves most?
Read guideThird-party ownership explained. How Section 48 ITC flows to you. Lease vs PPA vs loan comparison.
Read guideThe commercial ITC is still alive. How third-party ownership lets you access it through leases and PPAs.
Read guide$2,500 rebate + 9.91¢/kWh Value of Solar — the best solar deal in TX.
Read guideSan Antonio solar after residential rebates ended. Self-consumption strategy.
Read guideDFW territory solar and battery incentives through Oncor's efficiency programs.
Read guideEnter your ZIP → find your delivery utility → see available buyback plans.
Read guideGrid independence after Winter Storm Uri. DRRS 2026, battery sizing & ROI.
Read guideHow tariffs affect panel pricing, which manufacturers are FEOC-compliant, and what it means for your quote.
Read guideSection 48 ITC (up to 70%), MACRS, commercial pricing. For businesses and nonprofits.
Read guideNo rooftop needed. Subscribe to a local solar farm and save on your electric bill.
Read guideLow-income solar options in Texas: utility programs, community solar discounts, and third-party ownership.
Read guideBuilder solar programs, new construction solar economics, and how to spec solar into your new TX home.
Read guidePair solar with an EV charger. Section 30C credit (up to $1,000) still active through June 2026.
Read guideSolar economics vary by utility territory, buyback plan, and local permitting. Find your city for exact pricing, payback period, and utility-specific details.
CenterPoint • $2.10-$2.50/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingAustin Energy • $2.00-$2.40/W
View pricingCPS Energy • $2.00-$2.40/W
View pricingEl Paso Electric • $2.05-$2.50/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingGarland Power & Light • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingDenton Municipal Electric • $2.05-$2.45/W
View pricingCenterPoint • $2.10-$2.50/W
View pricingCenterPoint • $2.10-$2.50/W
View pricingCenterPoint • $2.10-$2.50/W
View pricingCenterPoint • $2.10-$2.50/W
View pricingCenterPoint • $2.10-$2.50/W
View pricingCenterPoint • $2.10-$2.50/W
View pricingCenterPoint • $2.10-$2.50/W
View pricingCenterPoint • $2.10-$2.50/W
View pricingCenterPoint • $2.10-$2.50/W
View pricingCenterPoint • $2.10-$2.50/W
View pricingOncor • $2.00-$2.40/W
View pricingOncor • $2.00-$2.40/W
View pricingGeorgetown Utility Systems • $2.00-$2.40/W
View pricingOncor • $2.00-$2.40/W
View pricingNew Braunfels Utilities • $2.00-$2.40/W
View pricingSan Marcos Electric Utility • $2.00-$2.40/W
View pricingAEP Texas • $2.05-$2.50/W
View pricingAEP Texas • $2.05-$2.50/W
View pricingAEP Texas • $2.05-$2.50/W
View pricingAEP Texas • $2.05-$2.50/W
View pricingLubbock Power & Light • $2.05-$2.50/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.50/W
View pricingXcel Energy • $2.05-$2.50/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.50/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.50/W
View pricingOncor • $2.05-$2.50/W
View pricingEverything Texas homeowners need to know about heat pumps in 2026 — utility rebates, regional costs, AC replacement economics, gas furnace comparisons, ERCOT electricity rates, humidity solutions, and how to choose the right installer.
Utility-specific rebates: Oncor $600, Austin Energy ~$3K, CPS Energy $100-275/ton. Updated for 2026.
Read guideRegional pricing: Houston $5.4K, DFW $8.3K, Austin $7K, San Antonio $5.2K.
Read guideOne system replaces two: more efficient cooling + heating in a single unit.
Read guideGas at $1.10/therm vs heat pump. Honest ROI with TX electricity rates.
Read guideTDLR licensing, utility contractor requirements, Manual J load calculation.
Read guideRetrofit economics for older Texas homes. Mini-splits vs central systems.
Read guideERCOT deregulation explained. How to choose a REP for heat pump economics.
Read guideHouston/Gulf Coast SEER2 16+, variable-speed, dehumidification.
Read guideNorth TX hits 20°F, Panhandle 15°F. Winter Storm Uri resilience. Dual-fuel vs cold-climate rated models.
Read guideUtility income-eligible programs: Austin Energy CAP, CPS Energy REAP, LIHEAP, WAP, and more.
Read guideNew 2023 SEER2 standards explained. Minimum requirements, what to look for, and how ratings affect rebate eligibility.
Read guideWhole-home electrification: combined economics, installation sequence & savings.
Read guideTexas heat pump rebates vary dramatically by utility territory. Oncor, CenterPoint, Austin Energy, CPS Energy, and CoServ each run their own programs with different amounts, eligibility rules, and efficiency requirements. Find the guide for your utility.
DFW, Lubbock, Waco territory. Up to $600/unit.
Read guideHouston metro. SOP efficiency program.
Read guideBest in TX: ~$3K + 0% APR financing.
Read guideSan Antonio. $100-275/ton.
Read guideDenton County and surrounding areas. CoServ member efficiency programs.
Read guideTrack Texas electricity rates, see which utilities are rising fastest, and discover how solar locks in your cost.
Current rates across all TX utilities and REPs. Compare by territory and plan type.
View ratesHistorical rate data, projections, and what's driving price changes in the ERCOT market.
View ratesLive wholesale pricing, demand response events, and seasonal rate forecasts for the TX grid.
View ratesDFW delivery charges, available REPs, and how Oncor rates affect solar payback.
View ratesFixed municipal rates, tiered pricing, Value of Solar rate, and how Austin rates compare.
View ratesSan Antonio municipal rates, fuel adjustment charges, and solar self-consumption economics.
View ratesCurrent rates, historical trends, and projections for all Texas utilities.
View ratesElectricity rates jumped 22-42% across 9 states. See the data and learn how to lock in your cost.
Read analysisTexas energy efficiency and income-eligible assistance programs — LIHEAP, weatherization, and utility-specific savings programs.
Complete guide to utility and state energy efficiency programs available to Texas homeowners.
Read guideLIHEAP, CEAP, utility assistance programs, and weatherization for qualifying TX households.
Read guideFree home weatherization through WAP: insulation, air sealing, HVAC repairs for income-eligible homes.
Read guideTexas has some of the largest municipal utilities in the country — many with their own solar rebates, EV programs, and fixed rates outside the ERCOT deregulated market.
How long does solar actually take in your city? We track permit approval times, interconnection timelines, fees, hurricane zone requirements, and HOA considerations for 46 Texas cities — so you know what to expect before you sign a contract.
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Avg Permit Time
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Online Permits
| City | Permit | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AllenOncor | 5d | 5-10 wks |
| PlanoOncor | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| FriscoOncor | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| McKinneyOncor | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| DentonDenton Municipal Electric | 7d | 4-9 wks |
| RichardsonOncor | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| Round RockOncor | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| Cedar ParkOncor | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| GeorgetownGeorgetown Utility Systems | 7d | 4-8 wks |
| PflugervilleOncor | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| New BraunfelsNew Braunfels Utilities | 7d | 4-9 wks |
| San MarcosSan Marcos Electric Utility | 7d | 4-9 wks |
| TempleOncor | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| LewisvilleOncor | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| Flower MoundOncor | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| MansfieldOncor | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| Cedar Springs RanchOncor | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| ArlingtonOncor | 8d | 5-11 wks |
| IrvingOncor | 8d | 5-11 wks |
| GarlandGarland Power & Light | 8d | 5-10 wks |
| Sugar LandCenterPoint | 8d | 6-12 wks |
| PearlandCenterPoint | 8d | 6-12 wks |
| League CityCenterPoint | 8d | 6-12 wks |
| KatyCenterPoint | 8d | 6-12 wks |
| McAllenAEP Texas | 8d | 6-13 wks |
| LubbockLubbock Power & Light | 8d | 5-10 wks |
| MidlandOncor | 8d | 5-11 wks |
| AmarilloXcel Energy | 8d | 5-11 wks |
| WacoOncor | 8d | 5-11 wks |
| TylerOncor | 8d | 5-11 wks |
| ConroeCenterPoint | 8d | 6-12 wks |
| Missouri CityCenterPoint | 8d | 6-12 wks |
| DallasOncor | 10d | 6-12 wks |
| Fort WorthOncor | 10d | 6-12 wks |
| The WoodlandsCenterPoint | 10d | 6-13 wks |
| PasadenaCenterPoint | 10d | 6-13 wks |
| AustinAustin Energy | 10d | 5-11 wks |
| San AntonioCPS Energy | 10d | 5-11 wks |
| Corpus ChristiAEP Texas | 10d | 7-14 wks |
| BrownsvilleAEP Texas | 10d | 7-14 wks |
| LaredoAEP Texas | 10d | 6-13 wks |
| El PasoEl Paso Electric | 10d | 6-12 wks |
| SouthlakeOncor | 10d | 6-12 wks |
| BaytownCenterPoint | 10d | 7-13 wks |
| HoustonCenterPoint | 12d | 7-14 wks |
| GalvestonCenterPoint | 12d | 7-14 wks |
Data compiled from municipal development departments, installer field reports, and NuWatt project history. Last updated March 2026. Click any row for details.
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