Solar companies in Texas
I counted 8,063 home solar systems in utility records across 2 Texas cities I cover. Pick a city to see which companies installed them, current prices and payback.
| City | Systems (years) | Companies with 30+ systems | Most active | Utilities | kWh a year per kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 6,676 (2022–2024) | 30 | Pure Energy Ca | CPS Energy | 1,503 |
| Austin | 1,387 (2022–2024) | 10 | Freedom Solar | Austin Energy | 1,483 |
What Texas utilities pay for exported power
No statewide net metering rule; export compensation is set by each utility. CPS Energy is a municipal utility outside the competitive market.
| Utility | Program | Credit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Energy | Value of Solar Rider (all production credited, charges for all consumption) | $0.0991/kWh | tariff |
| CPS Energy | Rider E5 net metering (monthly netting kWh for kWh; Net Excess Generation credited at CPS avoided energy cost, carried forward, no cash payout) | no single rate | tariff |
Texas rules to know
- Federal: no 30% credit for property placed in service after December 31, 2025 — what changed.
- Property tax: Texas has a property tax rule for solar systems — details and conditions on each city page.
Checked on 2026-09-14. How I calculate.
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