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Independent Solar Research for U.S. Homeowners

SolarInfoPath is an independent education platform. We research solar costs, incentives, savings, and consumer rights so you have accurate information before making any decision. We do not sell solar panels. We do not generate leads. We do not earn commissions if you go solar. Our only job is to give you honest, research-backed information and let you decide for yourself.

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  • We never sell your contact information to salespeople
  • All research cites primary sources: IRS, NREL, FERC, state utility commissions
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2026 U.S. Solar Numbers at a Glance
$17,430 to $23,870
Average system cost after the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit
30%
Federal ITC rate, locked in by law through 2032 under the Inflation Reduction Act
7 to 12 Years
Typical payback period for U.S. homeowners, varies by state, utility, and roof

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Solar Costs and Incentives

Real system pricing by state, how the 30% federal tax credit works, and state programs like New Jersey’s SREC-II and Massachusetts’ SMART. We break down what you actually pay, not national averages that may not apply to your home.

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Solar Lawsuits and Consumer Rights

Active class action lawsuits, state attorney general cases, PACE loan fraud, and your legal options after a bad solar contract. If a salesperson made false promises about your bill savings or system cost, start here.

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Solar Finance and Project Law

IRS Section 48 ITC, Power Purchase Agreements, tax equity partnership flips, REAP grants, and commercial loan sizing explained in plain language for homeowners dealing with complex contracts and developers working on large-scale projects.

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Is Solar Worth It in My State?

Honest state-by-state savings analysis using real utility rates, net metering policies, and NREL sun hour data. Solar in Texas works very differently from solar in Massachusetts. We cover both honestly, without sales spin.


States We Cover in Depth
California
NEM 3.0 update
Texas
ERCOT grid rules
New Jersey
SREC-II program
Florida
Net metering rules
New York
NY-Sun program
Massachusetts
SMART program
Colorado
Xcel Energy rates
Arizona
APS export rates
Nevada
NV Energy rules
Georgia
Georgia Power data
Virginia
Dominion rates
Ohio
AEP rate data
Indiana
Duke Energy IN
Tennessee
TVA territory
N. Carolina
Duke Energy NC
Washington
Low rate analysis


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No Installer Ties
SolarInfoPath has no financial relationship with any solar company, installer, panel manufacturer, or lender. Our editorial content is never influenced by outside money.
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We do not collect your contact information and sell it to solar salespeople. There are no hidden quote forms, no callback requests, and no affiliate links to installers on this site.
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Primary Sources Only
Research draws from NREL performance data, IRS and Treasury guidance, FERC and CPUC rulings, state utility commission documents, PACER court records, and SEIA market data.

Research Sources We Regularly Cite
IRS.gov β€” Tax credit guidance
NREL.gov β€” Solar performance data
Energy.gov β€” U.S. Department of Energy
SEIA.org β€” Industry market data
FERC.gov β€” Grid and interconnection rulings
Treasury.gov β€” IRA guidance
State Utility Commission Documents
PACER β€” Federal Court Filings
UCC Lien Databases

About the Researcher
Morgan Lee, Solar Legal Analyst and Founder of SolarInfoPath
Morgan Lee
Solar Legal Analyst Β· Policy Researcher Β· Investigative Finance Writer
Founder and Lead Analyst, SolarInfoPath

Morgan Lee is a solar legal analyst, policy researcher, and investigative finance writer with 12+ years of experience in U.S. renewable energy law, IRS tax credit compliance, and solar litigation. He is the founder of SolarInfoPath, a research-driven platform focused on primary-source analysis of solar contracts, tax law, regulatory policy, and industry disputes affecting homeowners and commercial developers.

His work is grounded in original legal and regulatory sources including IRS notices, FERC and CPUC rulings, state court filings, PACER records, and UCC lien databases. Morgan’s analysis spans solar litigation, finance structures, and regulatory developments such as the IRA, OBBBA, interconnection reform, domestic content rules, and battery storage incentives.

Solar Contract Disputes PACE Financing Issues ITC Recapture Rules Tax Equity Structures MACRS Depreciation IRS and FERC Compliance EPC Contracts and PPAs State Solar Policy
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