The VEIC is designed for community-oriented individuals, groups, and businesses who are interested in bringing the benefits of clean solar energy to their community. With the aim of providing the most impact to the greatest number of low to moderate-income households in Texas, the solar models presented on the platform are intended for larger-scale projects, rather than individual households. Nevertheless, there are existing resources available online that may be able help you decide if you'd like to pursue rooftop solar at your residence on your own.
Energysage aggregates multiple solar quotes, calculates the financial merits of each offer, and then presents them back in an easy-to-understand format. This could be a good option to determine an estimate for solar in your area of Texas.
Project Sunroof uses Google Earth imagery to analyze roof shape and local weather patterns to determine how viable solar might be at your selected location. The tool then provides a rough estimate of the cost of a solar installation at your location and potential long-term savings that you may be able to take advantage of through solar.
The Texas Solar + Storage Calculator, from the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC), tool helps you to determine if rooftop solar + storage a good fit for your home or business. The calculator helps you evaluate how long it will take a rooftop solar system (with or without battery storage) to pay for itself through energy bill savings, factoring in different finance options and federal tax incentives. It is easy to use and requires only a recent power bill and your address.
