Solar Panels in Brownsville, TX

Brownsville, Texas residents are served by Brownsville Public Utilities Board, which charges $0.11 per kWh for residential electricity. This is 35% below the national average of $0.168/kWh. At this rate, a typical household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $1,188 per year on electricity—money that could be going toward building equity in a solar system instead.

An 8 kW solar system in Brownsville can offset most or all of a typical home’s electricity usage, saving approximately $1,056 per year. Over the 25-year lifespan of the system, that adds up to $38,501 in total savings. The estimated payback period is 21.1 years.

As a municipal utility, Brownsville Public Utilities Board sets its own rates and rebate programs independently. Net metering is available, meaning excess solar energy you produce earns bill credits from Brownsville Public Utilities Board.

The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025, making state and utility incentives more important than ever. NuWatt Energy installs solar panels, heat pumps, EV chargers, and battery storage directly in Brownsville—no subcontractors or lead-selling middlemen. We handle every step from system design through Brownsville Public Utilities Board interconnection.