Texas Home Solar Guide

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Sample Home Solar Scorecard
74/ 100
Strong candidate
Sun exposure
15
Roof orientation
15
Roof pitch
10
Roof condition
15
Roof material
15
Monthly bill
4
Sun exposure, orientation, and pitch are auto-detected from satellite data. You provide condition, material, and bill.
The Home Solar Scorecard

A 1–100 score and detail built on your property

Six factors weighted by real-world impact on solar production and ROI. The first three are auto-detected from satellite and LiDAR data.

Sun exposureAuto-detected from satellite imagery
25 pts
Roof orientationAuto-detected — which direction your roof faces
20 pts
Roof pitchAuto-detected — affects racking and production
10 pts
Roof conditionYou provide — age and condition determines install readiness
15 pts
Roof materialYou provide — affects mounting hardware and cost
15 pts
Monthly billYou provide — determines offset potential
15 pts
Scorecard tiers
80–100Excellent candidate
60–79Strong candidate
40–59Good candidate
20–39Moderate opportunity
1–19Limited fit

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Texas Grid & Energy Policy

Solar in Texas — What homeowners need to know about ERCOT and net metering

Texas is one of the sunniest states in the country, but its energy market is unique. Here's what sets Texas solar apart from other states.

Texas Advantage
Why Texas is great for solar
Texas Consideration
What to plan for
Exceptional
TX averages 5.5–6.5 peak sun hours/day
Sun exposure
Varies by region
West TX leads; Houston and DFW still strong
Utility buyback available
Many TX utilities offer buyback programs
Net metering
No statewide mandate
Rates and programs vary by utility — shop carefully
ERCOT independence
TX controls its own grid — faster policy changes
Grid
Grid resilience
Battery storage adds backup during outages
Federal 30% ITC
Available to all TX homeowners
Incentives
No state income tax credit
Federal ITC is the primary incentive
~7–10 years
Solar-only, varies by utility
Typical payback*
~6–9 years
Solar + battery in high-rate utility areas
Already have solar? If you're on an existing buyback plan, check with your utility about grandfathering terms before adding battery storage or expanding your system.

* Payback estimates vary by utility, system size, and household energy usage.
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The process

Your Home Solar Scorecard, matched to installers, appointments booked — quick and easy.

1

Enter your address

We pull satellite and LiDAR data from the Google Solar API to get an accurate and up to date view of your roof.

2

Answer 3 quick questions

Roof condition, roofing material, and monthly electricity bill. Under 60 seconds — the first three factors are auto-detected.

3

Get your 6-factor scorecard

Your Home Solar Scorecard (1–100) with a factor breakdown, plus Texas incentives for your ZIP code and utility.

4

Choose your installer

Browse matched Texas installers. Select who you want — then book directly on their calendar. No intermediary.

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