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Professional solar installation serving Austin and surrounding Texas communities. Local expertise, proven results.
$165
Avg. Electric Bill/mo
$585,000
Avg. Home Value
978,908
Population
Looking for solar in Austin? NuWatt Energy serves Austin and the greater Texas region with custom-designed solar systems. The city's Excellent solar potential combined with electric bills averaging $165/month creates an outstanding opportunity for long-term savings.
Texas offers generous solar incentives that Austin residents can take advantage of, including: Property Tax Exemption, Net Metering (varies), Austin Energy Rebate, CPS Energy Rebate.
Solar installations also boost property values in Austin, where homes average $585,000. NuWatt provides 25-year warranties and maintains local Texas crews for rapid 24-48 hour service response.
Austin has excellent conditions for solar energy production.
Austin's location provides excellent sun exposure for solar energy production throughout the year.
With average bills of $165/month, solar provides significant monthly savings for Austin residents.
Solar adds value to Austin homes with average values of $585,000 while reducing energy costs.
Understanding your utility is key to maximizing solar savings.
Residential Rate
16¢/kWh
at the national average of 16¢
Net Metering
Available
Value of Solar rate provides credit for solar generation. Different from traditional net metering.
What a typical Austin homeowner can expect from solar.
7 kW
Recommended System
$19,551
Est. Cost After Incentives
9.9 yrs
Payback Period
$72,172
25-Year Savings
Based on Austin average electric bill of $165/mo at 16¢/kWh. 18 panels, 7 kW system.
From first call to power-on, here's your timeline.
Site assessment, system design, and savings estimate for your Austin home.
1-2 days
Engineering design and permits through the City Building Permits Division.
5-10 business days
Certified crews install your panels and electrical equipment.
1-3 days
City inspection and Austin Energy interconnection approval.
1-3 weeks after install
NuWatt handles all permitting and utility coordination — you don't have to call anyone.
Austin homeowners can take advantage of these Texas incentives.
100% property tax exemption for residential solar systems.
Credit policies vary by utility and retail provider.
Austin residents can receive up to $2,500 in rebates.
San Antonio residents eligible for generous rebates.
Full-service solar installation and support for Austin homeowners.
Custom solar systems for Austin homes of all sizes.
Backup power for outages and energy independence.
Home EV charging powered by your solar system.
Industry-leading protection for your investment.
Local expertise and national resources for the best solar experience.
Local Texas Teams
Installers who live and work in your community.
24-48 Hour Response
Fast service calls for Austin customers.
Incentive Experts
We maximize every Texas incentive available.
600+ Texas Installations
Proven track record across Texas.
Your Project, Our Responsibility
We manage every step — design, installation, and service. One point of contact.
See how much you can save with solar in Austin. Free quote, no obligation.
Solar costs in Austin vary based on system size and your home's characteristics. With average electric bills of $165/month, most Austin homeowners see significant savings. Contact us for a free customized quote.
Austin residents can access Texas incentives including: Property Tax Exemption, Net Metering (varies), Austin Energy Rebate, CPS Energy Rebate. Our team helps you maximize every available incentive.
Yes! Austin has Excellent solar potential. Combined with high electric rates and available incentives, solar is an excellent investment for Austin homeowners.
Physical installation typically takes 1-3 days. The full process from contract to activation takes 4-8 weeks, depending on Austin permitting and utility interconnection timelines.
Austin is served by Austin Energy. The current average residential rate is approximately 16¢/kWh, which is at the national average of 16¢. This makes solar an effective way to lock in lower energy costs for 25+ years.
Solar installations in Austin require a building permit from the City Building Permits Division, typically taking 5-10 business days. NuWatt handles all permitting and utility interconnection paperwork on your behalf — you don't need to visit any offices.
Join your Austin neighbors who've made the switch to solar with NuWatt Energy.