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Your solar report for Whitehouse, TX

With 5.38 peak sun hours, Whitehouse offers solid solar potential. Combined with current incentives, the ROI case is compelling. Your area receives an average of 5.38 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
70 Good

Nearby Areas

Tyler 75703 Tyler 75707 Tyler 75701 Tyler 75711 Arp 75750 Bullard 75757
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Solar Coverage Map: Whitehouse, TX

6 nearby locations
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Projected Yearly Savings

$1,079 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,288 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$16,762

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,373
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Whitehouse may qualify for 5 active programs.

Federal Programs (Apply to Everyone)

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Inflation Reduction Act (Sec. 48E)
Benefit Value Pass-through Savings

If you lease your system (PPA), the solar company claims this credit and passes savings to you. Valid through 2032.

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC)
Benefit Value 30% (Expiring 2025)

30% Tax Credit for systems installed by Dec 31, 2025. CRITICAL: For 2026, this credit is set to expire for homeowner-owned systems unless extended. Leases (Third-Party) still qualify under Sec. 48E.

TX State Incentives

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Utility Rebates (Oncor/AEP)

Local rebates available via specific utility providers.

Legal Right
Solar Rights Law

HOAs cannot prohibit solar installations.

100% Exemption
Property Tax Exemption

100% of value added by solar is exempt from property tax.

Efficiency

Code: 75791
EXCELLENT Score

5.38 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Whitehouse's 5.38 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Whitehouse National Avg State Avg 5.38 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.58 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Whitehouse receives 20% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Whitehouse

7.7° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Whitehouse East South West Summer (June) 7.7° Altitude Winter (Dec) -16.1° Altitude

In Whitehouse, the sun is 23.8° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 29.0° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Whitehouse?

With 5.38 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $1,079 annually, Whitehouse residents have a clear path to energy independence. Local focus: Grid independence and ERCOT reliability. The next grid event isn't a question of if, but when.

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $14,575
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,373
🏛️ TX Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,203
Financial Showdown

If you had $25k... Stock Market vs. Solar

Comparing a 20-year investment in the S&P 500 versus purchasing a solar system in Whitehouse.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $27,482 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $28,982 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -55%

Unlike stock market gains which are taxed at ~15-20%, the money you save on electricity is 100% tax-free. Plus, solar increases your home's resale value immediately.

With only 7 installers in Whitehouse, choose carefully. Verify NABCEP certification and check recent local references.