Katy is a solar-ready city—with around 208 sunny days a year and summer highs often reaching the mid90s—that makes clean energy both smart and practical. With Texas electricity rates up roughly 28% since 2020, homeowners are feeling the pinch on monthly bills. As a result, demand for residential solar in Katy is booming families want energy independence, predictability, and room to grow.
Solar in Katy averages around $2.45–$2.85 per watt, with final pricing based on your home’s size, energy use, and selected panel system.
Most Katy homeowners can save $25,000–$40,000 over 25 years, reducing bills and gaining energy independence from rising utility rates.
Solar systems in Katy usually pay for themselves in 6 to 8 years, with monthly utility savings covering your investment and then some.
Electricity prices in Texas continue to rise. Solar locks in your rate, making it more affordable long-term than traditional power from the grid.
You don’t need cash upfront. Many Katy solar installers offer $0-down financing or low-interest loans to help you go solar affordably.
Texas exempts 100% of a solar system’s appraised value from property tax. Katy homeowners typically save around $400+ per year in avoided taxes, totaling over $11,000 across the system’s lifespan.
Homeowners in Oncor’s service area, including Katy, may qualify for up to $9,000 in incentives if installing a battery-backed solar system.
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Most Katy homeowners save up to 70% on annual electricity bills, plus enjoy an average 25-year savings of \$70,000 or more.
Yes — your installer will handle all city permits and HOA approvals to make going solar hassle-free.
From signed contract to switch-on, most systems are installed and running within 4–8 weeks.
No — Texas gives you a 100% property tax exemption for the added home value from solar.
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