Solar Panels
Financial Returns
Solar Payback Period
How long until your solar investment pays off
Solar ROI Calculator
Calculate your solar investment return over 25 years
Net Metering Savings
Calculate savings from net metering programs
Federal Tax Credit
Calculate your ITC federal solar tax credit
State Rebate Calculator
Find and calculate state-level solar incentives
Solar Loan Calculator
Compare solar loan options and payments
Solar Lease vs Buy
Compare leasing vs buying solar panels
Energy Efficiency
Electricity Savings Calculator
Projected monthly and annual electricity savings
Home Energy Audit
Analyze your home's energy usage by source
Appliance Energy Calculator
Calculate energy consumption of household appliances
LED Savings Calculator
Savings from switching to LED bulbs
Thermostat Savings
Energy savings from smart thermostat settings
Window Efficiency Calculator
Compare single, double, and triple-pane windows
Insulation ROI Calculator
Return on investment for home insulation
Standby Power Calculator
Calculate energy wasted by devices on standby
Energy Star Comparison
Compare Energy Star rated appliance savings
EV & Carbon
EV Charger Cost Calculator
Cost of installing and using an EV home charger
EV vs Gas Car Comparison
Compare total cost of EV vs gasoline vehicles
Carbon Reduction Calculator
Calculate your CO2 reduction from solar energy
Solar Water Heater Calculator
Savings from solar water heating
Home Generation Estimator
Estimate your home's daily and monthly solar generation
Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many solar panels do I need?
The average US home needs 15-25 solar panels. This depends on your energy consumption, roof size, sun exposure, and panel efficiency.
How long do solar panels last?
Most solar panels come with 25-30 year warranties and can last 30+ years with proper maintenance. Efficiency gradually decreases over time.
Is solar worth it in my state?
Solar viability varies by state. Factors include sunlight hours, electricity rates, net metering policies, and state/local incentives. Use our calculators to evaluate.