10/30/2026
Square footage is how we price paint and flooring. It’s a bad way to price solar. 🏠
Two homes the same size can use very different amounts of electricity. An EV, a hot tub, a home office, or older appliances can change your system size more than an extra bedroom ever will.
Here’s what actually drives your quote:
⚡ Your annual kWh usage, not your monthly bill amount
📐 System size, priced per watt
🏗️ Adders like steep roofs, panel upgrades, or trenching
📍 Where you live and which installer you choose
In 2026, most residential systems run about $2.41 to $3.34 per watt, with no federal tax credit to offset the cost. On an average 12 kW system, that’s more than $11,000 between a low and high quote.
Before you call anyone, pull your last 12 months of usage from your utility account. Every accurate quote starts with that number.
Full 2026 solar cost breakdown: https://www.solarinsure.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-install-solar-2026