For generations, power
has come from the grid.
From the power station to your home, every step has a cost. Solar offers a different way to power your home.
You pay for supply and delivery.
Your bill covers electricity and the wires, poles and transformers that deliver it. Grid repairs, upgrades, fuel costs and demand can all affect prices.
The U.S. average residential price rose from 12.52¢ per kWh in 2014 to 16.48¢ in 2024, about 32%.
Data and sources
Historical U.S. annual averages, not a forecast. Local rates and charges vary. EIA historical data.
Solar could power your home for less.
Solar supplies power right at home. Instead of buying that electricity through your utility, you pay for the solar system or the power it produces. At the right price, that can lower your electricity costs.
Solar costs and your utility bill
Your total cost includes solar payments and any remaining utility bill. Fixed charges and other fees can remain. The grid supplies power when your panels cannot meet your needs. Savings depend on your home, solar contract and utility rates. Outage backup needs suitable additional equipment.
See what solar could save for your home.
We compare solar quotes against your current electricity costs, including the utility charges you’d still pay.
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