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Is Solar Worth It in 2026? (After the Tax Credit Expired)
The federal 30% tax credit for homeowners (Section 25D) expired Dec 31, 2025. Here's what the math actually looks like now — state by state.
Read guideFree Home Electrification Calculators — 2026 Updated
Know Your Home’s Electrification ROI Before You Spend a Dollar
Solar is still worth it in 2026 — but the math changed when Section 25D expired. Our calculators use real NREL production data and current state incentives so you get accurate payback periods, not guesses.
- NREL + EIA data sources
- NEC 220.82 methodology
- No account required
- Section 30C & 48E accurate
New in 2026
Solar & Electrification Calculators
Built for the post-Section-25D reality. Section 30C (EV chargers) expires June 2026 — use these before the window closes.
Solar ROI
See your payback period, 25-year savings, and break-even point with 2026-accurate incentive math.
Use CalculatorEV Charger Cost
Total cost to install a Level 2 home EV charger — equipment, permits, and electrician labor by region.
Use CalculatorLease vs Buy
Compare total 20-year costs for owning, leasing, or using a power purchase agreement for solar.
Use CalculatorFor EV Owners
EV Charging Tools
Panel capacity, charging cost, and installer estimates — using the NEC 220.82 method your electrician actually uses.
Panel Checker
Find out if your electrical panel can handle a Level 2 EV charger — using the NEC 220.82 method.
Use ToolCost Calculator
Calculate exactly how much it costs to charge your EV at home per month, per mile, and per year.
Use ToolTime Calculator
See how long it takes to charge your EV from any state of charge to any target, at any charger speed.
Use ToolUpgrade Estimator
Get a realistic cost range for upgrading your electrical panel from 100A to 200A or 200A to 400A.
Use ToolSolar Offset
See how many solar panels you'd need to cover all your EV charging — and how fast they'd pay back.
Use ToolCharger Comparison
Compare 32A, 40A, and 48A EV chargers side-by-side: speed, cost, panel impact, and which to buy.
Use ToolElectrification Guides
Long-form answers to the questions homeowners ask before spending tens of thousands of dollars on solar and EV upgrades.
