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Your solar report for Coldspring, TX

With 5.24 peak sun hours, Coldspring offers solid solar potential. Combined with current incentives, the ROI case is compelling. Your area receives an average of 5.24 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
69 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Pointblank 77364 Oakhurst 77359 Shepherd 77371 Cleveland 77328 Goodrich 77335 Dodge 77334
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Solar Coverage Map: Coldspring, TX

6 nearby locations
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Annual Electricity Offset

$1,007 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
6,805 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$15,651

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,083
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Coldspring 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: 77331
EXCELLENT Score

5.24 Peak Sun Hours / day

Live Solar Forecast

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

Above Avg
Bar chart comparing Coldspring's 5.24 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Coldspring National Avg State Avg 5.24 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.58 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Coldspring receives 16% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Coldspring

7.2° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Coldspring East South West Summer (June) 7.2° Altitude Winter (Dec) -15.5° Altitude

In Coldspring, the sun is 22.7° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 27.6° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Coldspring?

Our analysis of Coldspring, TX reveals strong solar fundamentals: 5.24 peak sun hours daily and estimated savings of $1,007/year. Winter Storm Uri demonstrated the value of energy independence The solution? Solar + battery provides true energy independence

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $13,609
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,083
🏛️ TX Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$8,526
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 Coldspring.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $25,561 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $27,061 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -58%

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.

The Coldspring solar market has 6 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.