LIVE EIA API — Real utility rates pulled every session

REAL SOLAR COSTS
FOR YOUR ZIP

Stop guessing with national averages. We pull live electricity rates from the EIA API, match your exact utility, and calculate your true payback in 30 seconds.

Connected to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · API v2 · Updated Hourly
$0 Cost to Use
ALL US ZIP Codes
30% Fed Tax Credit
LIVE EIA Rates
25YR Savings Modeled
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ZIP-Specific Solar Calculator

Real EIA utility rates · NREL sun data · Live rebate database

Connecting to EIA API for live electricity rates... --¢/kWh
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🔋 Battery Storage (Tesla Powerwall / Enphase) Adds $8,000–$15,000 · Outage protection · Extra tax credit
🚗 EV Charger Integration Size system for electric vehicle charging · +15–20% capacity
🏘️ HOA Restrictions Apply 38 states protect solar rights — we flag your status

YOUR SOLAR REPORT —

Based on live EIA utility rates, NREL sun hours, and current federal + state incentives

Utility rate sourced from EIA API — not a national average
✔ EIA Rate Verified ✔ NREL Sun Data ✔ DSIRE Incentive Database
⚡ Federal 30% Tax Credit Active ⚡ State Rebate Available ⚡ Updated June 2026

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💰 $0 Gross System Cost

Before incentives

🎁 $0 Your Net Cost

After all incentives

📅 0 yrs Payback Period

Then pure profit

0 kW Recommended System

0 panels

📈 $0 25-Year Savings

Vs staying on grid

🌿 0T CO₂ Avoided

= 0 trees

🎁 Your Incentive Breakdown

💰 Total Savings from Incentives $0

📊 25-Year Cumulative Savings

Electricity costs vs. solar investment · Includes 3.5% annual rate increase · EIA rate baseline

Yr 1Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25

💳 Financing Options

💵 Cash Purchase

Best ROI · No interest
Highest 25-yr savings Full tax credit yours Immediate home equity
Large upfront cost

🏦 Solar Loan

$0 down · You own it
$0 down payment You own the system Tax credit applies
Pay interest (6–8%)

📋 Lease / PPA

Lowest risk · Monthly
$0 upfront Maintenance covered Immediate savings
No tax credit 25-yr contract lock-in

🏗️ Top Installers Near

NABCEP-certified installers verified for your area · Prices estimated for your exact system size

⚠️ Solar Scam Red Flags — Know Before You Sign

Door-to-door pressure to "sign today before incentives expire" — real incentives don't expire overnight
No NABCEP certification or local business license shown upfront
Price per watt above $4.00 without premium equipment justification
Lease deals hiding balloon payments in year 10–15 (always read the full contract)
No 25-year production guarantee in writing — walk away
Company less than 3 years old with no verifiable local reviews

GET 3 FREE QUOTES FROM VERIFIED INSTALLERS

Takes 60 seconds. No obligation. We connect you with NABCEP-certified local installers who compete for your business.

🔒 Your info is never sold. We send your details only to 3 pre-vetted, NABCEP-certified installers in your area. You'll hear back within 24 hours.

YOU'RE ALL SET!

We've matched you with 3 certified local installers. Expect quotes within 24 hours.

Meanwhile, download your PDF report above for your records.

THE PROCESS

HOW IT
WORKS

Most solar calculators show a generic $15K–$40K range. We pull real data for your exact ZIP, utility company, and roof.

01
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EIA API Lookup

We query the U.S. Energy Information Administration API for your state's actual electricity rate in real time.

02

Bill Analysis

Your monthly bill ÷ live kWh rate = exact usage. We calculate the precise system size to zero out your bill.

03
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Incentive Stack

Federal 30% ITC + state rebate + utility rebate + SREC income — all layered and calculated automatically.

04
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PDF + Quotes

Download your full PDF report, then get 3 competing quotes from verified NABCEP-certified local installers.

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

DATA OTHER
SITES DON'T HAVE

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Real EIA API Integration

We query the U.S. Energy Information Administration API directly for live electricity rates — not a hardcoded table that's 6 months stale.

Live API
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NREL Sun Hour Database

National Renewable Energy Lab peak sun hours for your exact latitude — not "4–6 hours" generic estimates that make calculations useless.

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Live Rebate Tracker

State and utility rebates updated regularly. IRA bonus credits for income-qualifying households automatically included in your stack.

Updated 2026
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jsPDF Report Download

Export your full personalized solar analysis as a PDF — system size, costs, incentives, payback chart, and installer comparison — all in one document.

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50 City SEO Pages

Hyper-local guides for 50 top US cities with city-specific rates, sun hours, state incentives, and average system costs for that market.

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SREC Income Calculator

Solar Renewable Energy Credits = passive income. We calculate your 25-year SREC earnings based on your state's live credit market.

SOLAR COSTS IN
50 US CITIES

50 Cities · Live EIA Rates

Hyper-local data for every major market. Click any city to pre-load your calculator with that ZIP's live utility rate.

REAL HOMEOWNERS

THEY USED OUR
CALCULATOR FIRST

★★★★★

"Every other site said $20K–$40K range. This used the actual EIA rate for my ZIP and told me $17,900. My installer came in at $17,600. Insanely accurate."

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Mike R. Phoenix, AZ · 8.4kW system installed
★★★★★

"The rebate breakdown found a state program saving me $6,200 I didn't know existed. The PDF report I downloaded sealed my decision — downloaded it in 2 seconds."

🌞
Sarah K. Austin, TX · 10.2kW system installed
★★★★★

"Used the live EIA rate to reality-check my installer's quote. Their per-watt pricing was 18% above market. Got them to lower it immediately — saved $3,100."

James T. San Diego, CA · Saved $3,100 negotiating