Home solar in the United States works very differently from state to state. Incentives, export rules and prices change with your utility and your address, and the federal tax credit for homeowners no longer applies to systems bought after 2025. These guides explain what that means for your decision, with sources and “last verified” dates so you can see how fresh each page is.
Start here
- How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in 2026?: typical price per watt, cost by system size and region, and how to pay a fair price.
- Is Solar Worth It Without the Federal Tax Credit?: how the end of the credit changes your payback, with worked scenarios.
Incentives and policy
- Federal Solar Tax Credit Changes: What Homeowners Can Still Claim: who can still claim the credit, how carryforwards work, and what happens with leases and PPAs.
- State Solar Incentives and Rebates Directory: state tax credits, rebates, performance payments and how to find yours.
- California NEM 3.0 Explained: Is Solar Still Worth It?: how the Net Billing Tariff changed export credits.
Guides by state
- Solar Panels in California: Complete Guide After NEM 3.0
- Solar Panels in Texas: Cost, Incentives and Grid Rules
More state guides are coming. Meanwhile, the state incentives directory is a good starting point for any state.
Useful background for any US homeowner
- Net Metering vs Export Tariffs
- How to Calculate Your Solar Payback Period
- Do You Need a Solar Battery?
- How to Compare Solar Quotes and Spot Red Flags
- How to Choose a Solar Installer
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