Dallas receives approximately 5.6 peak sun hours per day, making it a great location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $148 in Dallas, homeowners could save $1,332/year by switching to solar.
A 7.7kW solar system in Dallas could generate approximately 1,061 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Dallas residents benefit from Texas's solar incentives, including property tax exemption for solar installations + net metering available in most areas.The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) applies to all installations nationwide, reducing your net system cost by nearly a third.
With 5.6 peak sun hours, a typical 7.7kW residential system in Dallas produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $33,300 in total savings.
Your utility affects your net metering rate and solar program eligibility.