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Fort Worth Solar Installation 2026

Fort Worth is in Oncor territory - same TXU Energy retail-match buyback advantage as Dallas, plus the Oncor battery rebate up to $9,000. Independent expert guidance.

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The federal residential solar tax credit ended on December 31, 2025. We tell you the truth about what is left in 2026: which state programs still apply, and which financing paths can still capture federal value.

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Average local electricity rate (cents/kWh): 15.1
Peak sun hours per day (NREL): 5.4
Typical installed cost per watt: $2.70
Estimated payback (years, zero federal credit): 10

Electricity rate as of 2026-06-01. Sun hours: NREL PVWatts, Fort Worth / DFW fixed tilt annual average. Cost per watt: NuWatt 2026, Tarrant County (range $2.50 to $2.90/W). Payback estimate assumes zero federal residential credit (Section 25D expired December 31, 2025) and current utility net-metering tariffs.

Net metering in Fort Worth

ERCOT deregulated market: Oncor Electric Delivery is the transmission and distribution utility serving Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Oncor does not sell retail electricity or administer solar buyback credits. Solar customers choose a Retail Electric Provider (REP). Fort Worth homeowners have access to the same Oncor-territory REP plans as Dallas: TXU Energy Solar Buyback Match 36 credits exported solar at the full retail rate (effectively 1:1 net metering); Green Mountain Renewable Rewards 36 also offers a retail rate match. Shell Energy Buyback Plan credits at 7.0 cents/kWh. Oncor installs a bi-directional meter at no charge. Maximum residential interconnection: 15 kW DC.

Available programs

Solar incentives in Fort Worth, TX for 2026

Incentives available in TX

Federal residential solar credit (Section 25D): expired. The Section 25D residential investment tax credit expired December 31, 2025. The residential credit rate is 0%. State and local incentives below may still significantly reduce your net system cost. Commercial systems still qualify for Section 48E (30%).

Active solar incentives in TX
Program	Benefit	Eligibility	Status	Source
Oncor Take a Load Off Texas - Solar Plus Battery Rebate Local/State Incentive Funding is limited. Verify availability before signing.	Up to $9,000 for qualifying solar plus battery installations: $5,000 for solar plus $4,000 for battery storage. Battery must be at least 5 kWh usable. System must be 3 kW to 15 kW DC. Program runs February through November or until funding is depleted. Program runs February through November annually; funding depletes before close. Verify availability at oncor.com before signing installation contract.	Oncor residential customers. Battery storage pairing required since 2022 to qualify for the solar rebate component. Verify current funding availability with Oncor before signing.	Limited	DSIRE (opens in new tab)
Texas 100% Property Tax Exemption (TX Tax Code Section 11.27) Local/State Incentive	The full added value of a solar system is 100% exempt from property tax assessment. A $27,000 system avoids roughly $605/year at Tarrant County's 2.24% effective rate. File Form 50-123 with Tarrant County Appraisal District by April 30.	Owned systems only (not leased). All Texas homeowners.	Active	DSIRE (opens in new tab)
Texas Sales Tax Exemption on Solar Equipment Local/State Incentive	Solar equipment is exempt from the Texas 8.25% sales tax, saving approximately $2,000 to $2,400 on a typical system.	All Texas solar equipment purchases	Active	DSIRE (opens in new tab)
Solar United Neighbors DFW Co-op Local/State Incentive	Group-purchase co-op giving access to vetted installers at negotiated group rates. Group pricing typically saves 10% to 30% over individual market rate. Co-op enrollment windows are time-limited. Verify current status before inquiring.	DFW metro residents including Tarrant County. Verify current cohort status at solarunitedneighbors.org/co-ops/texas/	Limited	DSIRE (opens in new tab)

Data last verified June 29, 2026. Incentive programs change; verify current amounts and availability at dsireusa.org (opens in new tab) before committing to a project.

California property-tax exclusion sunsets December 31, 2026. Solar systems installed and permitted by December 31, 2026 lock in the exclusion for the life of the system under current California law (Revenue and Taxation Code Section 73). Systems installed in 2027 may not qualify if the Legislature does not extend the exemption. Verify current legislative status at ftb.ca.gov before signing a contract.

Why Fort Worth homeowners are moving now

After the January 2025 wildfires, battery storage became a priority

Fort Worth is notably cooler on average than Dallas in winter, giving solar-plus-heat-pump HVAC bundles a strong efficiency pitch for Tarrant County homeowners who want to cut both cooling and heating costs. Fort Worth is also in Oncor territory, giving homeowners the same TXU Energy 1:1 retail-match solar buyback advantage as Dallas - a significant edge over Houston homeowners in CenterPoint territory. Winter Storm Uri (February 2021) knocked out power across DFW for days and remains a powerful driver of battery backup adoption in Tarrant County. The Oncor battery rebate up to $9,000 addresses this demand directly.

Source: Winter Storm Uri, DFW power outage (2021).

Illustrative example

What does a typical Fort Worth solar system actually cost and save?

Zero federal residential credit applied (Section 25D expired December 31, 2025). Figures are estimates based on market data as of 2026-06-29. Your numbers depend on your roof, your utility, and your bill.

System inputs

System size: 10 kW
Gross cost ($2.7/W): $27,000
Federal residential credit: $0 (expired Dec 31, 2025)
TX property tax exemption (100% of added value, Form 50-123): Applied
TX sales tax exemption on equipment (~8.25%): Applied
Estimated net cost: $27,000

Estimated outcomes

Annual savings range: $1,800 to $2,700
Estimated payback: 10 years

A 10 kW system in Fort Worth costs approximately $25,000 to $29,000 gross. Zero federal residential credit applies - Section 25D expired December 31, 2025. At 5.4 peak sun hours and 15.1 cents/kWh retail, a 10 kW system produces roughly 15,500 to 16,500 kWh per year. On TXU Energy's retail-match plan in Oncor territory, every exported kWh earns the same rate you pay to consume. The Oncor battery rebate (up to $9,000 with battery storage pairing) is not reflected in this base estimate - adding battery storage changes both upfront cost and payback. Verify current Oncor program availability before signing.

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Neighborhoods we serve

Solar in Fort Worth: high-adoption areas, equity zones, and post-fire demand corridors

High-adoption neighborhoods

Established solar saturation; higher installers per block, active neighbor referrals, and permit history at LADBS.

Southlake
Keller
Aledo
Colleyville
Flower Mound

Post-fire and growth corridors

Wildfire-affected and adjacent neighborhoods where battery storage demand surged following the January 2025 fires. Rebuilding homeowners and proximate neighbors with elevated grid-resilience priorities.

Burleson
Benbrook
Weatherford

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Permitting and interconnection

How solar permitting works in Fort Worth

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Permit office: City of Fort Worth Development Services Department
SolarAPP+ status: SolarAPP+: Not adopted by this AHJ
Permit fee: $150 to $300 for building permit plus a separate electrical permit. Fort Worth Development Services review timeline: 1 to 2 weeks for residential solar.
Typical contract-to-energization: 6 to 10 weeks (Fort Worth Development Services permit 1 to 2 weeks; Oncor interconnection 2 to 4 weeks)

We handle the permit and interconnection filings

LADBS permit application and plan set preparation
SolarAPP+ submission for qualifying systems
LADWP or SCE interconnection application
Inspection coordination and utility sign-off
Certificate of Completion delivery to homeowner

Fort Worth does not use SolarAPP+ as of 2026. After Fort Worth Development Services permit issuance, Oncor interconnection adds 2 to 4 additional weeks. Oncor installs the bi-directional meter at no additional charge.

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System: 10 kW rooftop solar, Oncor territory, TXU Energy retail-match buyback plan

Keller, TX REVIEW -- TO BE PROVIDED

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System: 9.5 kW solar plus battery, Oncor territory, Oncor Take a Load Off Texas rebate

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System: 11 kW rooftop solar, Tarrant County, Fort Worth Development Services permit

For business owners and property managers

Commercial Solar in Fort Worth

Fort Worth's growing commercial and industrial base in Oncor territory gives businesses 1:1 retail-rate solar buyback and access to Oncor commercial rebate structures. Businesses and nonprofits can still capture the 30% Section 48E investment tax credit if construction starts before July 4, 2026. Fort Worth's manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and large commercial campuses in west Tarrant County have significant rooftop solar capacity.

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Commercial solar projects must begin construction by July 4, 2026 to qualify for the 30 percent Section 48E federal tax credit. After that date, the system must be placed in service by December 31, 2027.

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Fort Worth solar questions

What Fort Worth homeowners ask

City-specific answers. Every number references your utility and your permit office.

Is Fort Worth in the same solar territory as Dallas?

Yes. Fort Worth is in Oncor Electric Delivery territory, the same as Dallas. This gives Fort Worth homeowners access to TXU Energy's Solar Buyback Match 36 plan, which credits exported solar at the full retail rate - effectively 1:1 net metering. This is the best solar buyback value available from any Texas REP. Houston homeowners in CenterPoint territory cannot access this plan.

Does the Oncor battery rebate apply to Fort Worth?

Yes. Oncor's Take a Load Off Texas rebate covers all of Oncor territory including Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Up to $9,000 ($5,000 solar plus $4,000 battery) is available for qualifying solar plus battery installations. Battery storage pairing is required. The program runs February through November or until funding is depleted. Verify current funding at oncor.com.

How long does solar permitting take in Fort Worth?

Fort Worth Development Services processes residential solar permits in 1 to 2 weeks. Fort Worth does not use SolarAPP+. After permit issuance, Oncor interconnection adds approximately 2 to 4 additional weeks. Total contract-to-energization: 6 to 10 weeks.

Is there a federal solar tax credit in 2026?

No. The Section 25D residential federal tax credit expired December 31, 2025. Texas has no state income tax. Key incentives for Fort Worth homeowners are the Oncor battery rebate (up to $9,000), the 100% property tax exemption (file Form 50-123 with Tarrant County Appraisal District), and the Texas sales tax exemption on solar equipment.

Does Fort Worth's climate affect solar panel output?

Fort Worth averages 5.4 peak sun hours per day, more than Houston (4.85 hours) and similar to Dallas. Fort Worth is slightly cooler in winter than Dallas, which modestly improves panel efficiency in cold months. The Tarrant County suburbs of Southlake, Keller, Colleyville, and Flower Mound have large south-facing roofs on newer construction that perform especially well.

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