Solar Savings Potential by State
The financial value of solar is closely related to the cost of grid electricity being offset. When solar panels produce electricity, they reduce the amount of power you draw from the grid. The value of that offset depends partly on what you would have paid for grid electricity.
Why Electricity Price Matters
Higher grid electricity prices can increase the value of each kWh that solar offsets. In states with higher average rates, the same amount of solar generation may be worth more in avoided grid costs than in states with lower rates. This is why people often compare solar economics with local electricity costs.
What This Section Covers
This site provides state-level electricity price context relevant to solar savings—not installation quotes, payoff calculations, or solar production estimates. We show how state electricity prices vary and how that variation can affect the potential value of solar. For specific savings estimates, consult solar installers or tools that incorporate production and cost data.
Explore by State
Select a state to see electricity price context relevant to solar savings potential.
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