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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) and HEAR federal rebates ($690M allocated, pending SECO launch) are the 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.
Master page: buyback plans, costs, incentives, no-ITC reality, and city-by-city pricing.
Read guideCompare REP buyback rates: Chariot, TXU, Green Mountain & more by utility territory.
Read guideCity-by-city pricing: Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio. Net cost after incentives.
Read guide100% property tax exemption. Form 50-123, April 30 deadline, county savings calculator.
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 guideEnter your ZIP → find your delivery utility → see available buyback plans.
Read guideGrid independence after Winter Storm Uri. DRRS 2026, battery sizing & ROI.
Read guideITC expired for homeowners — but lease/PPA can still get 30%. Which saves most?
Read guideWhole-home electrification: combined economics, installation sequence & savings.
Read guideEverything 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. HEAR $690M pending.
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 guideTexas heat pump rebates vary dramatically by utility territory. Oncor, CenterPoint, Austin Energy, and CPS Energy 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 guideNuWatt Energy helps Texas homeowners navigate heat pumps, solar, and energy storage. Get a free assessment and see your savings.
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