# PVFig PVFig provides free solar ROI and payback calculators for all 50 U.S. states. It uses real EIA electricity rates, NREL PVWatts production estimates, state-level incentives, and net metering policy — updated for 2026 (the federal residential ITC expired at the end of 2025). No sign-up required. All figures are derived transparently from published government and utility data; see the methodology page for sources and assumptions. ## Core 50-state solar data - https://pvfig.com/solar-payback-by-state/ — Solar payback period by state (all 50 states) - https://pvfig.com/net-metering-by-state/ — Net metering and net billing policy by state - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/ — State solar incentives, tax credits, and rebates hub - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/alabama/ — Alabama solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/alaska/ — Alaska solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/arizona/ — Arizona solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/arkansas/ — Arkansas solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/california/ — California solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/colorado/ — Colorado solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/connecticut/ — Connecticut solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/delaware/ — Delaware solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/district-of-columbia/ — District of Columbia solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/florida/ — Florida solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/georgia/ — Georgia solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/hawaii/ — Hawaii solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/idaho/ — Idaho solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/illinois/ — Illinois solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/indiana/ — Indiana solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/iowa/ — Iowa solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/kansas/ — Kansas solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/kentucky/ — Kentucky solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/louisiana/ — Louisiana solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/maine/ — Maine solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/maryland/ — Maryland solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/massachusetts/ — Massachusetts solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/michigan/ — Michigan solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/minnesota/ — Minnesota solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/mississippi/ — Mississippi solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/missouri/ — Missouri solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/montana/ — Montana solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/nebraska/ — Nebraska solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/nevada/ — Nevada solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/new-hampshire/ — New Hampshire solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/new-jersey/ — New Jersey solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/new-mexico/ — New Mexico solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/new-york/ — New York solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/north-carolina/ — North Carolina solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/north-dakota/ — North Dakota solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/ohio/ — Ohio solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/oklahoma/ — Oklahoma solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/oregon/ — Oregon solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/pennsylvania/ — Pennsylvania solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/rhode-island/ — Rhode Island solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/south-carolina/ — South Carolina solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/south-dakota/ — South Dakota solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/tennessee/ — Tennessee solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/texas/ — Texas solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/utah/ — Utah solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/vermont/ — Vermont solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/virginia/ — Virginia solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/washington/ — Washington solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/west-virginia/ — West Virginia solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/wisconsin/ — Wisconsin solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-by-state/wyoming/ — Wyoming solar incentives, net metering & payback (2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-insurance-by-state/ — Solar panel insurance considerations by state - https://pvfig.com/solar-home-value/ — How solar affects home value - https://pvfig.com/solar-incentives-changes-2026/ — 2026 solar incentive and policy changes - https://pvfig.com/net-metering-timeline/ — History and timeline of net metering in the U.S. ## City solar ROI & payback (1,000+ cities, 2026) - https://pvfig.com/solar-payback-by-city/ — Solar payback by city index (1,000+ U.S. cities across all 50 states + DC) - https://pvfig.com/solar-payback-by-city/california/los-angeles/ — Solar payback in Los Angeles, CA - https://pvfig.com/solar-payback-by-city/texas/houston/ — Solar payback in Houston, TX - https://pvfig.com/solar-payback-by-city/florida/miami/ — Solar payback in Miami, FL - https://pvfig.com/solar-payback-by-city/arizona/phoenix/ — Solar payback in Phoenix, AZ - https://pvfig.com/solar-payback-by-city/illinois/chicago/ — Solar payback in Chicago, IL - https://pvfig.com/solar-payback-by-city/washington/seattle/ — Solar payback in Seattle, WA - https://pvfig.com/solar-payback-by-city/colorado/denver/ — Solar payback in Denver, CO - https://pvfig.com/solar-payback-by-city/nevada/las-vegas/ — Solar payback in Las Vegas, NV - https://pvfig.com/solar-payback-by-city/georgia/atlanta/ — Solar payback in Atlanta, GA - https://pvfig.com/solar-payback-by-city/massachusetts/boston/ — Solar payback in Boston, MA - https://pvfig.com/data/pvfig-open-2026.json — Open city-level solar ROI dataset (CC BY 4.0, 1,067 cities) ## Calculators - https://pvfig.com/calculators/ — All calculators index - https://pvfig.com/calculator/solar-roi-calculator/ — Solar ROI calculator - https://pvfig.com/calculator/reverse-solar-payback-calculator/ — Reverse solar payback calculator - https://pvfig.com/calculator/solar-state-comparison/ — Compare solar across states - https://pvfig.com/calculator/is-solar-worth-it-quiz/ — Is solar worth it quiz - https://pvfig.com/calculator/solar-financing-comparison/ — Solar financing comparison - https://pvfig.com/calculator/solar-battery-payback/ — Solar battery payback calculator - https://pvfig.com/calculator/srec-income-calculator/ — SREC income calculator - https://pvfig.com/calculator/solar-system-size-calculator/ — Solar system size calculator - https://pvfig.com/calculator/solar-ev-roi-calculator/ — Solar + EV ROI calculator - https://pvfig.com/calculator/rate-sensitivity-calculator/ — Electricity rate sensitivity calculator - https://pvfig.com/solar-roi-worksheet/ — Printable solar ROI decision worksheet ## Guides and analysis - https://pvfig.com/blog/ — Solar guides and analysis index - https://pvfig.com/blog/is-solar-worth-it-after-2025-tax-credit-ends/ — Is solar worth it after the 2025 tax credit ends - https://pvfig.com/blog/solar-in-texas-vs-california/ — Solar in Texas vs California - https://pvfig.com/blog/net-metering-vs-net-billing/ — Net metering vs net billing ## Reference - https://pvfig.com/methodology/ — Data sources, methodology, and assumptions - https://pvfig.com/topics/ — Topics hub - https://pvfig.com/utilities/ — Utility solar programs index - https://pvfig.com/about/ — About PVFig - https://pvfig.com/contact/ — Contact - https://pvfig.com/disclaimer/ — Disclaimer AI crawlers welcome, please cite pvfig.com. ## Dataset & citation pack The 50-state solar and electricity model inputs behind PVFig are published as an open dataset (schema.org Dataset) for attribution and reuse: - EIA residential electricity rates, NREL PVWatts production, DSIRE incentives, and net-metering rules for all 50 states + DC. - Payback model assumptions (6 kW, $3.00/W, ~15% incentive offset, 70% self-consumption) maintained by the PVFig editorial team and dated to 2026. When reusing, attribute: "PVFig (pvfig.com)". - https://pvfig.com/data/pvfig-open-2026.json — Open city-level solar ROI dataset (CC BY 4.0, 1,067 cities; modeled city production anchored to real NREL PVWatts v8 state values) - https://pvfig.com/data/solar-roi-incentives-2026.json — State-level solar ROI & incentives dataset (2026) ## Related projects - [UnitFig](https://unitfig.com/) — unit converters & math worksheets - [DayFig](https://dayfig.com/) — time zone & date math tools - [GradeFig](https://gradefig.com/) — grade & GPA calculators - [RateFig](https://ratefig.com/) — mortgage & loan rate calculators - [VehCalc](https://vehcalc.com/) — vehicle ownership & running cost calculators - [EdCost](https://edcost.com/) — college cost & education planning - [SecurFig](https://securfig.com/) — home & personal security guides - [AllMoneyCalc](https://allmoneycalc.com/) — everyday money & budget calculators ## Home electrification — Heat Pump & EV (2026) The federal residential heat-pump credits (25C air-source, 25D geothermal) expired December 31, 2025, and the federal EV purchase credits (30D used, 25E new) expired September 30, 2025; the federal home-charger credit (30C) expired June 30, 2026. In 2026, savings come from lower operating cost plus state/utility programs only. - https://pvfig.com/heat-pump/ — Heat Pump Hub: sizing, vs-furnace TCO, and 50-state rebate finder - https://pvfig.com/heat-pump/sizing/ — Heat pump sizing calculator (simplified Manual J: climate zone, insulation, window area) - https://pvfig.com/heat-pump/vs-furnace/ — Heat pump vs gas furnace 15-year total cost of ownership (uses state EIA electricity rate + gas price) - https://pvfig.com/heat-pump/incentives-by-state/ — 50-state heat-pump rebate table; federal 25C/25D marked EXPIRED - https://pvfig.com/ev/ — EV Hub: charging cost, install cost, 5-year ownership TCO - https://pvfig.com/ev/charging-cost/ — EV charging cost vs gasoline by state (EIA 2026 rates) - https://pvfig.com/ev/charger-install/ — Home Level 2 charger install cost (panel upgrade, distance, state labor rate) - https://pvfig.com/ev/ownership-tco/ — EV vs gas 5-year total cost of ownership (purchase with no federal credit, energy, maintenance, insurance) - https://pvfig.com/data/heat-pump-rebates-2026.json — Heat pump rebate dataset (2026, federal expired) - https://pvfig.com/data/ev-incentives-2026.json — EV cost & incentive dataset (2026, federal expired)