Solar by State (2026 Guides)
What solar costs — and whether it's worth it — depends heavily on where you live. Electricity rates, net metering rules, and state incentives change the math from one state to the next, especially now that the 30% federal tax credit has expired. Pick your state below for an honest, verified 2026 breakdown.
California
Highest power rates in the U.S.; NEM 3.0 makes solar + battery the play.
View California guide →Texas
Lowest install costs in the country; buyback plan choice is everything.
View Texas guide →Florida
Low costs, full retail net metering, and tax exemptions.
View Florida guide →New York
25% state tax credit, NY-Sun rebates, and full net metering.
View New York guide →Louisiana
Thin incentives and weak net metering — run the numbers first.
View Louisiana guide →Mississippi
Real net metering program, but watch the per-utility caps.
View Mississippi guide →Don't see your state yet? We're adding more. In the meantime, our national guides cover what applies everywhere: solar cost, incentives, and the 2026 tax-credit changes. Or get a free quote for numbers specific to your address.