Solar by State

Whether solar makes financial sense depends heavily on where you live. State incentives, utility rates, net metering rules, and sun hours all vary. These guides give you the local numbers.

50
states covered in this series
~$0.18
US average electricity rate, 2026
4.5
average US peak sun hours per day
30%
federal ITC — expired Dec 31, 2025

We publish new state guides weekly. Check back for your state if it’s not listed yet, or run the ROI calculator to get an estimate now.

Published guides

Arizona
Avg. $0.15/kWh · 6.5–7.0 sun hrs
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California
Avg. $0.32/kWh · 5.5–6.5 sun hrs
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Texas
Avg. $0.15/kWh · 5.0–6.0 sun hrs
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Florida
Avg. $0.16/kWh · 5.0–5.5 sun hrs
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New York
Avg. $0.24/kWh · 4.0–4.5 sun hrs
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Massachusetts
Avg. $0.29/kWh · 4.0–4.5 sun hrs
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New Jersey
Avg. $0.20/kWh · 4.0–4.5 sun hrs
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Colorado
Avg. $0.15/kWh · 5.5–6.5 sun hrs
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Hawaii
Avg. $0.42/kWh · 5.5–6.5 sun hrs
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New Mexico
Avg. $0.14/kWh · 6.0–7.0 sun hrs
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Nevada
Avg. $0.13/kWh · 6.0–7.0 sun hrs
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