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Generate, store, and save. Austin homeowners paying $0.12/kWh can save $40,251+ over 25 years with a combined solar + battery system.
Combined Bundle
One Installer, One Warranty — NuWatt installs solar + battery together in Austin. No subcontractors, no lead sharing.
8 kW solar + 13.5 kWh battery at Austin Energy rates
Solar System
$22,288
Battery System
$10,000-$18,000
Combined Incentives
-$4,050
Est. Net Cost
$32,238
Solar Savings/yr
$1,104
Payback Period
29.2 years
25-Year Savings
$40,251+
Store excess solar energy during the day and use it at night instead of buying from Austin Energy at $0.12/kWh.
Use stored solar energy during peak hours to avoid the highest rates and reduce your grid dependence.
Texas averages 48 hours of outages per year. A battery keeps your home powered when the grid goes down.
Austin Energy charges $0.12/kWh today. With solar + battery, you lock in energy costs and protect against future rate hikes.
Austin, Texas residents pay $0.12 per kWh with Austin Energy, which is 32% below the national average. At this rate, a typical household spends approximately $1,242 per year on electricity. A combined solar + battery system generates clean energy during the day, stores the excess, and powers your home around the clock—dramatically reducing or eliminating your Austin Energy bill.
A battery stores excess solar energy generated during the day for use at night and during outages. Texas averages 48 hours of power outages per year, making battery backup a practical investment for Austin homeowners. When paired with solar panels, battery storage maximizes self-consumption and reduces grid dependence.
The federal residential solar and battery tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Homeowners purchasing with cash or a loan no longer receive a federal tax credit. However, state and utility incentives still apply: Texas offers solar incentive programs through the Grid Resilience. Austin Energy adds a $4,050 utility battery rebate. NuWatt Energy installs both solar and battery storage directly in Austin—one crew, one warranty, no subcontractors.
8 kW system for Austin
System Cost
$22,288
Annual Production
9,600 kWh
Annual Savings
$1,104
State Incentive
$0
Solar Payback
20.2 years
25-Year Savings
$40,251
Tesla Powerwall 3 · 13.5 kWh
Battery Cost
$10,000-$18,000
Usable Capacity
13.5 kWh
Backup Duration
10-12 hours
Warranty
10 years
Outage Protection
48+ hrs/yr avg
Expired December 31, 2025. Previously 30% for residential solar and battery. No longer available for homeowner purchases.
Texas has no state battery rebate but batteries are essential for grid resilience.
Utility battery rebate from Austin Energy. Can be stacked with Grid Resilience.
municipal · $0.12/kWh
Solar Rebate
N/A
Battery Rebate
$4,050
Net Metering
Available
Demand Response
Rush Hour Rewards: $85 summer bill credit for smart thermostat enrollment. Power Partner: $25/event bill credit for demand response.
Additional Programs
+ 66 more towns in Texas
Save $1,104/year with backup power. Free estimate, no obligation.
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