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Use data-driven tools to estimate payback, check quotes, and avoid expensive mistakes before you sign anything. Built for Texas homeowners.

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Rate and net-metering context for CA, TX, AZ, FL, NY, and NJ.

Example System Model

Energy Stack

EXAMPLE
82%
Grid Independence

Battery State

Discharging

Grid Load

0.2 kW

TYPICAL SOLAR COST (CA)~$2.50-3.00/W|
POWERWALL 3 INSTALLED~$14-16K|
NEM 3.0 STATUSACTIVE|
FEDERAL TAX CREDIT30%|
TYPICAL BATTERY PAYBACK~8-11 YRS|
DEALER-FEE RISKHIGH|
TYPICAL SOLAR COST (CA)~$2.50-3.00/W|
POWERWALL 3 INSTALLED~$14-16K|
NEM 3.0 STATUSACTIVE|
FEDERAL TAX CREDIT30%|
TYPICAL BATTERY PAYBACK~8-11 YRS|
DEALER-FEE RISKHIGH|
TYPICAL SOLAR COST (CA)~$2.50-3.00/W|
POWERWALL 3 INSTALLED~$14-16K|
NEM 3.0 STATUSACTIVE|
FEDERAL TAX CREDIT30%|
TYPICAL BATTERY PAYBACK~8-11 YRS|
DEALER-FEE RISKHIGH|

Interactive ROI Map

Hover the grid. Decode your market.

Pick a state to see typical economics — electricity rate, net-metering rules, and a ballpark payback. These are general reference figures to orient you, not a live quote for your specific home.

Current target market: Texas

Field Tooltip

Texas

Electricity Rate

$0.17/kWh

Net Metering

Retail Credit Mixed

Avg Payback

7.5 Years

Verdict

BUY IF LOAD IS HIGH

Solar Viability

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The Problem

The Industry Hides the Truth.

These are real homeowner pain points disguised as “financing options” and “estimated savings.” We read the fine print so you don't have to.

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The 30% Dealer Fee

+$8,000 hidden

The financed price quietly explodes while the cash quote never appears on page one.

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The ‘Estimated’ Production Clause

Zero output guarantee

Installers promise savings with language that protects them if the system underperforms.

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The Escalator Rate Trap

+2.9% every year

A low monthly payment turns expensive when the agreement compounds faster than utility inflation.

Lead Magnet

Get Your Free 1-Minute Payback Estimate.

Move through the funnel like a system check: location, bill, then unlock the report.

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EV Charger Matchmaker

Find Your Perfect Charger.

Do you drive more than 40 miles/day?

Is your panel 100A or 200A?

Do you have Time-of-Use rates?

Recommendation

Wallbox Pulsar Plus hardwired on a 60A breaker

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Interactive House

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Solar Array Guide

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Intelligence

Research that protects your wallet.

Deep dives into the tricks, the math, and the gear — written for homeowners, not engineers.

SCAM ALERT

Why Dealer Fees Break the Economics of ‘0% APR’ Solar

A briefing on financed pricing, prepaid finance charges, and how to compare to true cash cost.

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MARKET ANALYSIS

Battery ROI Under NEM 3.0: When Backup Starts Printing Money

Load shifting, evening arbitrage, and the breakeven conditions most quotes ignore.

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TECH REVIEW

Top Rated Equipment 2026: Inverters, Batteries, and Charger Picks

The shortlist of gear we would install if it were our own house and our own money.

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Glossary of Greed

Know the language they use against you.

Every term decoded. Every trap explained. Every homeowner armed.

The Approach

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