Without solar
Your electricity costs under the assumptions shown.
A clearer starting point for solar.
Could solar make financial sense for your home?
Explore a preliminary estimate using your location, electricity usage, and home details. See the assumptions, then decide whether to request an installer review.
Start with the whole picture.
- Electricity usage.
- Utility rates.
- Solar production.
- System costs.
What the calculation considers. Not a customer result.
- Estimate first.See a preliminary picture before anyone asks you to buy.
- Assumptions explained.Defaults stay labeled. Missing data stays missing.
- Consultation optional.An installer review is a later choice, not the price of an estimate.
A few details. A clearer picture.
Start with what you know. We’ll show where assumptions are needed.
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Tell us about your home.
Share your location, electricity usage, and a few property details.
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Explore the estimate.
Review production and bill figures. A regional yield or state-average price is labeled as an estimate.
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Choose your next step.
Keep exploring, or request a review with an available installer when you are ready.
A smaller electricity bill isn’t the whole calculation.
Solar may reduce what you pay your utility. But the system itself has a cost, and some utility charges may remain. A useful estimate looks at the full picture.
With solar
Remaining utility costs, plus the solar system’s upfront cost or ongoing payments and other applicable charges.
Less grid electricity does not automatically mean lower total costs.
Explore the numbers for your homeYour home matters. So do the assumptions.
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Your electricity use
How much electricity you use influences the system size and potential bill impact.
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Your utility
Rates, fixed charges, and export-credit arrangements can change the calculation.
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Your roof and sunlight
Roof characteristics and shading influence potential production.
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The system and payment structure
Purchase price, ongoing payments, and other costs affect the financial result.
Solar isn’t the right answer for every home.
The numbers may look promising, uncertain, or less favorable than you expected. The purpose of this calculator is to make the trade-offs clearer—not to tell everyone they should install solar.
A preliminary estimate is a starting point, not a final recommendation.
Questions before you calculate?
Is the calculator free?
There is no charge to use the calculator. An estimate does not obligate you to purchase solar or request a consultation.
Do I have to provide my phone number to see a result?
No. The intended experience shows a preliminary result first. Contact details are requested only when you choose an available installer-review option.
Is this an installation quote?
No. The calculator provides a preliminary estimate using your inputs and the assumptions displayed. Final design, pricing, eligibility, and installation details require an installer’s assessment.
Will solar eliminate my electricity bill?
Not necessarily. Utility charges may remain, and the outcome depends on your electricity use, production, utility arrangements, and system costs.
Do you include incentives?
Only incentives supported by current, configured information should appear in an estimate. Eligibility and availability can vary. Any included incentive will be identified separately with its assumptions.
What happens when I request an installer review?
Before submitting, you will see who may contact you and the relevant permissions. An installer review is optional and does not require you to purchase a system.
Are you my utility company or a government program?
No. Solar Savings Calculator is an independent service. It is not a utility company or government program.
What if I don’t know all the answers?
Use the available “I’m not sure” options. Where information is missing, the calculator should explain the assumptions or tell you that there is not enough information for a useful estimate.
Start with your home. Decide with better information.
Explore a preliminary solar estimate before choosing your next step.
Calculate my estimateNo purchase required. Installer review is optional.