What-If Policy Simulator

Toggle policy levers and see how they affect your solar economics in real-time.

Backed by EIA data~2 min

Your Inputs

Quick Scenarios

Policy Levers

Federal Tax Credit (ITC)30%

Currently 30% through 2032. Steps down to 26% in 2033, 22% in 2034.

Net Metering Value100%

% of retail rate credited for exported energy. 100% = full retail NM.

Electricity Rate16.5¢

Your utility's average rate in ¢/kWh. National avg is ~16.5¢.

System Parameters

Solar Cost$2.85

All-in installed cost per watt. National avg is ~$2.85/W.

System Size8.0 kW

Total DC capacity. Average residential system is ~8 kW.

Annual Production1400 kWh

kWh produced per kW installed per year. Varies by region.

Payback

8.6yr

No change

25-Year Savings

$30,240

No change

ROI

189%

No change

Net Cost

$15,960

$22,800 – $6,840 ITC

Annual Breakdown

Solar production11,200 kWh

Annual savings$1,848/yr

Monthly savings$154/mo

Payback: Baseline vs Scenario

Baseline

8.6y

Scenario

8.6y

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