Solar in Houston, TX
Texas's largest city and a solar leader with strong buyback options.
Live Market Rate · Houston
13.5¢
per kWh · median 12-month fixed plan
Using estimated rate — live data temporarily unavailable.
Your Solar Estimate — Houston
Based on a $150/month electric bill at today's rate.
System Size
0.7 kW
Gross Cost
$1,461
Lease/PPA Savings
−$438
Net Cost
$1,023
Payback Period
6.8 yrs
25-Year Savings
$2,727
Estimates use $2.16/W installed cost, 4.5 peak sun hours/day, and today's live Houston market rate. Lease/PPA savings reflect typical installer pass-through on federal incentives. Learn how solar financing works →
Solar Conditions in Houston
Why Solar Makes Sense in Houston
Houston sits in CenterPoint Energy's territory — one of Texas's largest TDUs. With summer bills regularly topping $300 and coastal humidity keeping AC running year-round, solar payback in Houston is among the fastest in the state. Houston homeowners also benefit from proximity to a deep pool of solar installers driving competitive pricing.