Solar Panels in Houston, TX

Houston, Texas residents are served by CenterPoint Energy (Houston), which charges $0.14 per kWh for residential electricity. This is 20% below the national average of $0.168/kWh. At this rate, a typical household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $1,458 per year on electricity—money that could be going toward building equity in a solar system instead.

An 8 kW solar system in Houston can offset most or all of a typical home’s electricity usage, saving approximately $1,296 per year. Over the 25-year lifespan of the system, that adds up to $47,251 in total savings. The estimated payback period is 17.2 years.

CenterPoint Energy (Houston) is an investor-owned utility serving Houston and surrounding communities. Heat pump rebates of up to $500 are also available for Houston homeowners.

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 Houston—no subcontractors or lead-selling middlemen. We handle every step from system design through CenterPoint Energy (Houston) interconnection.