Typical home: Worth it

Solar in North Richland Hills, TX

With Oncor's electricity at about 17.9¢ per kWh and 1,565 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical North Richland Hills home today: about a 12.3-year payback.

Payback, typical home
12.3 yrsTexas: 14 yrs
25-year net
$17,105after paying $12,320
Sun
1,565kWh per kW per year
Electricity
17.9¢1% below U.S. average

A typical North Richland Hills home, by the numbers

UtilityOncor
Electricity use1,106 kWh a month
Best-value system4.2 kW, about 10 panels, 6,574 kWh a year (50% of use)
Cost$12,320
First-year savings$982
Payback12.3 years
Exported powerNo statewide net metering (Texas rule)

Cash purchase, no federal credit, 2.9% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.

Solar production per kW in North Richland Hills

kWh per kW each month, south-facing at 20° tilt. PVWatts v8 with local typical-year weather.

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PeriodValue
Jan110
Feb101
Mar129
Apr139
May151
Jun152
Jul161
Aug151
Sep144
Oct122
Nov112
Dec92

Homes in North Richland Hills

Owner-occupied homes
63%
Single-family detached
66%
Median home value
$361k
Median year built
1986
Population
70,780
Roofs suitable for solar†
95%

Census ACS 2020–2024. †Share of 20,248 buildings Google Project Sunroof rated technically suitable (2019 snapshot).

Installers working in North Richland Hills

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Questions about solar in North Richland Hills

Is solar worth it in North Richland Hills, TX?

For a typical home in North Richland Hills, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 4.2 kW system costs about $12,320 after state incentives, saves about $982 in year one and pays back in about 12.3 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.

How much solar power does a system produce in North Richland Hills?

About 1,565 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 3% more than the Texas average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.

Who is the electric utility in North Richland Hills?

Most homes in North Richland Hills are served by Oncor, at about 17.9¢ per kWh on average. Some areas are served by Denton County Electric Cooperative, Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc (TX), United Electric Cooperative Service.

How much do solar panels cost in North Richland Hills?

A fair cash price is around $2.60 per watt before incentives, so about $12,320 for a 4.2 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.

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Data: PVWatts (National Laboratory of the Rockies), EIA-861 2025 adjusted to 2026, U.S. Census ACS, LBNL Tracking the Sun, state policy research as of October 2026.