Are Solar Panels Worth It? A 2026 Reality Check Without the Tax Credit
Are solar panels worth it in 2026 now the 30% tax credit is gone? See real payback math by state, the export credit effect and when solar doesn't pay.
Cost & Savings
Guides tagged “net-metering”
Guides about net metering on Solar & Battery Guide.
Incentives & Tax Credits
Solar Incentives by State: Tax Credits, Exemptions and Export Rules in 2026
Solar incentives by state for 2026: state tax credits, property tax exemptions, rebates, SRECs and the export rules that matter most now that 25D is gone.
State Guides
Solar Panels in Florida: Net Metering, Hurricanes and Real Savings in 2026
Solar panels in Florida in 2026: how PSC net metering works, sales and property tax exemptions, HOA rights, hurricane backup and real savings math.
State Guides
Solar Panels in Texas: Buyback Plans, Savings and Outage Backup in 2026
Are solar panels worth it in Texas? How buyback plans, Austin Energy and CPS rules, tax exemptions, HOA law and outages change your savings in 2026.
Net Metering & Rates
What Is Net Metering? Net Metering vs Net Billing, Explained With Real Numbers
What is net metering? Learn how utilities credit the solar power you export, how net billing differs, and how much each rule is worth on a typical home.