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 "publisher": "DFW Solar and Battery",
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  {
   "question": "How much do solar panels cost in Dallas–Fort Worth in 2026?",
   "answer": "Most DFW homes land somewhere between the high-teens and low-thirties of thousands of dollars before any incentives, depending on system size. A useful yardstick is price per watt: EnergySage’s Texas average was about $2.25/W in November 2026 (an average 12.05 kW Dallas system was about $27,399), while the U.S. median quote was $2.57/W in the first half of 2026. Your roof, shade, equipment and installer decide the real number — get a quote modeled on your actual 12-month usage.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-cost-dfw#how-much-do-solar-panels-cost-in-dallas-fort-worth-in-2026"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is solar worth it in Texas without the federal tax credit?",
   "answer": "For many DFW homeowners with high summer bills, a sunny roof and plans to stay put, yes. Buyers no longer get the 30% federal credit in 2026, so payback takes longer than it used to — but you still own a system that keeps producing for 25+ years. Solar usually isn’t worth it on a heavily shaded roof, a roof that needs replacing soon, a low bill, or if you’re moving within a few years.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-cost-dfw#is-solar-worth-it-in-texas-without-the-federal-tax-credit"
  },
  {
   "question": "How long does it take for solar panels to pay for themselves in Texas?",
   "answer": "Purchased systems in DFW commonly pay for themselves in roughly 10–14 years in 2026. The biggest levers are your electricity rate, how much of your solar you use yourself (exports usually earn less), the system price, and your buyback plan. After payback, the power your system makes is essentially free for the rest of its life.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-cost-dfw#how-long-does-it-take-for-solar-panels-to-pay-for-themselves-in-texas"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much will solar lower my electric bill?",
   "answer": "It depends on how much of your usage the system covers and how your retail plan credits exports — many DFW homes offset a large share of their bill but rarely all of it. In Texas, power you use directly from your panels saves your full retail rate, while exported power is often credited at a lower buyback rate. Ask for savings modeled on your real 12-month usage and your actual plan, not a national average.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-cost-dfw#how-much-will-solar-lower-my-electric-bill"
  },
  {
   "question": "What size solar system do I need for my house?",
   "answer": "Start from your annual kWh usage (on your bill), not your square footage. As a rough DFW planning figure, each kW of well-placed panels makes about 1,400–1,500 kWh a year — so a home using 13,000 kWh a year would need roughly 9 kW to cover most of it. Because exports often earn less in Texas, many homes size to cover their own usage rather than oversize.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-cost-dfw#what-size-solar-system-do-i-need-for-my-house"
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the average electric bill in Texas?",
   "answer": "Texas residential power averaged about 16¢ per kWh in 2026 EIA data, and a typical Texas home uses roughly 1,100 kWh a month — so many bills run around $175–$185, with summer bills much higher. DFW homes with pools, EVs or older AC systems often see $250–$400+ in July and August. Your bill’s Electricity Facts Label shows your true price per kWh.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-cost-dfw#what-is-the-average-electric-bill-in-texas"
  },
  {
   "question": "Why are solar quotes so different from each other?",
   "answer": "Quotes differ because of system size, equipment brands, battery inclusion, financing fees, installer overhead and the production assumptions behind the savings claim. Compare price per watt, the annual production estimate (kWh), the 25-year total cost, escalators, warranties and who services the system. A lower price with an inflated production estimate is not a better deal.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-cost-dfw#why-are-solar-quotes-so-different-from-each-other"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do solar panels still make sense if electricity prices go down?",
   "answer": "Solar savings track your electricity rate, so lower rates mean smaller savings and a longer payback. Texas rates move with natural gas prices, grid demand and delivery charges, which have generally trended up over time but are not guaranteed to. A good proposal should show results under more than one rate assumption, not just a rosy one.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-cost-dfw#do-solar-panels-still-make-sense-if-electricity-prices-go-down"
  },
  {
   "question": "Are solar prices going up or down in 2026?",
   "answer": "National quoted prices rose modestly in 2026 — the median reached $2.57/W in the first half, up 3.2% — and battery prices also rose as new sourcing rules took effect. Waiting makes sense if your roof needs work first, but each month you wait is another month of full electric bills.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-cost-dfw#are-solar-prices-going-up-or-down-in-2026"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar plus a battery cost?",
   "answer": "Add the battery to the solar price: a single 13.5 kWh battery averaged about $15,650 installed in 2026, on top of the panels. A Powerwall 3 has a built-in solar inverter, which can trim some equipment cost when installed with solar. Many homeowners pay for both with one solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-cost-dfw#how-much-does-solar-plus-a-battery-cost"
  },
  {
   "question": "Does solar work in the Texas summer heat?",
   "answer": "Yes — DFW summers bring long, sunny days, which is when panels produce the most energy overall. Panels do lose a little efficiency on the hottest afternoons (heat slightly reduces output), and a good design accounts for it using the panel’s temperature coefficient. Summer is also when your AC bill is highest, so production lines up well with demand.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-cost-dfw#does-solar-work-in-the-texas-summer-heat"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do solar panels work on cloudy days or in winter?",
   "answer": "They keep working but produce less on cloudy days and short winter days. DFW gets strong annual sunshine, and production estimates already average in cloudy and winter periods. If you want power regardless of weather, that is a job for a battery (and the grid), not for more panels.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-cost-dfw#do-solar-panels-work-on-cloudy-days-or-in-winter"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does a home battery backup system cost?",
   "answer": "A typical 13.5 kWh home battery averaged about $15,650 installed in 2026, with quoted prices averaging about $1,130 per kWh of storage. Whole-home backup for a large DFW house may need two units or a battery plus load management. A solar loan can spread the cost into a fixed monthly payment while you own the battery.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/home-battery-backup#how-much-does-a-home-battery-backup-system-cost"
  },
  {
   "question": "How long will a battery power my house during an outage?",
   "answer": "Divide usable battery capacity by what you are running: 13.5 kWh powers a 1 kW essentials load (fridge, lights, Wi-Fi, fans) for roughly 12+ hours, but central AC can drain it in a few hours. With solar, the panels recharge the battery each sunny day, which can stretch backup for days if you manage loads. Your installer should size the battery to your must-have circuits and outage goals.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/home-battery-backup#how-long-will-a-battery-power-my-house-during-an-outage"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can a home battery run central air conditioning?",
   "answer": "Often yes, if the battery’s power output and motor-start capability match your AC unit — but AC drains stored energy fast. Higher-output batteries like the Powerwall 3 (11.5 kW continuous) handle more at once than older 5 kW units, and a soft-start kit on the AC can help. Plan for AC in your sizing conversation rather than assuming it.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/home-battery-backup#can-a-home-battery-run-central-air-conditioning"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do I need a battery with solar in Texas?",
   "answer": "Not for bill savings alone, but you do need one if you want power during outages — grid-tied solar shuts off when the grid goes down. A battery also lets you use more of your own solar at night instead of exporting it for a low buyback credit. In the first half of 2026, 68% of Texas solar quotes on the EnergySage marketplace included a battery.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/home-battery-backup#do-i-need-a-battery-with-solar-in-texas"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I add a battery to my existing solar panels?",
   "answer": "Yes — batteries can usually be added later. Many are \"AC-coupled,\" connecting to your home’s electrical system without replacing your current solar inverter; others like Powerwall 3 can also take solar input directly. An installer needs to check your panel, inverter and existing interconnection agreement first.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/home-battery-backup#can-i-add-a-battery-to-my-existing-solar-panels"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I get a home battery without solar panels?",
   "answer": "Yes. A standalone battery charges from the grid and keeps selected circuits running during outages, and in Texas some retail plans and virtual power plant programs are built around grid-charged home batteries. Without solar it will not cut your bill much, and it cannot recharge itself during a long outage.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/home-battery-backup#can-i-get-a-home-battery-without-solar-panels"
  },
  {
   "question": "Tesla Powerwall 3 vs Enphase: which is better?",
   "answer": "Neither is best for everyone. Powerwall 3 is a single high-output unit (13.5 kWh, 11.5 kW continuous) with a built-in solar inverter; Enphase uses smaller modular batteries paired with microinverters, which suits homes that want panel-level electronics or to add capacity in smaller steps. Compare usable kWh, continuous kW, warranty, how it handles your AC and whether your installer is certified for it.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/home-battery-backup#tesla-powerwall-3-vs-enphase-which-is-better"
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the difference between whole-home and partial-home backup?",
   "answer": "Whole-home backup keeps every circuit available during an outage (you manage usage); partial-home backup moves only essential circuits — fridge, lights, Wi-Fi, outlets, maybe a small AC — to a backed-up panel. Whole-home is more convenient but usually needs more battery power and capacity. Partial-home costs less and stretches stored energy further.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/home-battery-backup#what-is-the-difference-between-whole-home-and-partial-home-backup"
  },
  {
   "question": "How long do home batteries last?",
   "answer": "Most modern home batteries carry a 10-year warranty that guarantees a minimum share of original capacity at the end of that period. Nearly all new home batteries use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry, which is known for long cycle life and stability. Heat matters, so outdoor installs in DFW should follow the manufacturer’s placement rules.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/home-battery-backup#how-long-do-home-batteries-last"
  },
  {
   "question": "Battery backup vs a generator: which is better for Texas?",
   "answer": "Generators cost less upfront — a typical natural-gas standby unit runs about $10,000–$13,000 installed — and can run as long as fuel lasts. Batteries are silent, need no fuel, switch over automatically, and with solar they recharge daily and can also cut your bill. Many Texans who want maximum resilience pair a battery for daily use and short outages with a generator for multi-day events.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/home-battery-backup#battery-backup-vs-a-generator-which-is-better-for-texas"
  },
  {
   "question": "Why do people buy home batteries?",
   "answer": "In 2026 shopper data, the top reasons were bill savings (37%), using more of their own solar (35%) and backup power (28%). In Texas, backup during grid emergencies and storms is a strong motivator, and batteries also let you avoid exporting solar at low buyback rates. Some Texans also earn credits by enrolling batteries in virtual power plant programs.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/home-battery-backup#why-do-people-buy-home-batteries"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is a home battery safe in a garage?",
   "answer": "Home batteries must be listed to safety standards and installed to code, which sets where they can go (garage walls and exterior walls are common). Most new home batteries use LFP chemistry, considered more thermally stable than older lithium chemistries. Note that Oncor’s 2026 residential program required batteries to be installed outside the living space, such as a garage or exterior wall.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/home-battery-backup#is-a-home-battery-safe-in-a-garage"
  },
  {
   "question": "How many batteries do I need?",
   "answer": "One 13.5 kWh battery is the most common size and covers essentials for most homes; larger homes that want AC and whole-home backup often use two or more. The 2025 median battery installed with solar was 13.5 kWh. The right answer comes from your must-run loads, how long you want them to run, and whether solar will recharge the battery during outages.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/home-battery-backup#how-many-batteries-do-i-need"
  },
  {
   "question": "Does a battery save money in Texas?",
   "answer": "It can, mostly by letting you use your own solar at night instead of exporting it for a low credit and buying power back at full price later. Savings are larger on plans with time-of-use pricing or low buyback rates, and some Texas programs pay batteries for helping the grid. A battery bought only for backup is insurance — its value is the outage you ride through.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/home-battery-backup#does-a-battery-save-money-in-texas"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do solar panels work during a power outage?",
   "answer": "Not on their own — standard grid-tied solar shuts off automatically during an outage so it cannot send power onto lines utility crews are repairing. To keep power on, you need a battery (or a specially designed backup system) that can isolate your home from the grid. This surprises a lot of homeowners, so ask about it before you sign.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/texas-power-outages#do-solar-panels-work-during-a-power-outage"
  },
  {
   "question": "What happened to the Texas grid during Winter Storm Uri?",
   "answer": "In February 2021, extreme cold knocked out generation across the ERCOT grid and more than 4 million Texas customers lost power. A University of Houston survey found 69% of Texans lost power at some point, averaging about 42 hours. The event is a big reason many DFW families now consider battery backup.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/texas-power-outages#what-happened-to-the-texas-grid-during-winter-storm-uri"
  },
  {
   "question": "How often does the power go out in Texas?",
   "answer": "Most outages come from local storms and equipment issues, and major weather events drive most of the hours without power. Nationally, customers averaged about 11 hours without power in 2024, the most in a decade — and Hurricane Beryl alone cut power to 2.6 million Texas customers that July. DFW’s risks include spring storms, hail, high winds, ice and summer peak-demand stress.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/texas-power-outages#how-often-does-the-power-go-out-in-texas"
  },
  {
   "question": "What is ERCOT?",
   "answer": "ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) operates the power grid serving most of Texas, including DFW, and runs the wholesale electricity market. Most of the Texas grid is not broadly connected to neighboring grids, so it has limited ability to import power in emergencies. ERCOT also runs programs that let home batteries help the grid (see virtual power plants).",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/texas-power-outages#what-is-ercot"
  },
  {
   "question": "What should I back up during an outage?",
   "answer": "Most families start with the refrigerator and freezer, lights, Wi-Fi and phone charging, ceiling fans, garage door, and any medical equipment. Next come a gas furnace blower or a smaller AC zone, a well pump if you have one, and some kitchen outlets. Listing these before your consultation makes battery sizing far more accurate.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/texas-power-outages#what-should-i-back-up-during-an-outage"
  },
  {
   "question": "Will my battery charge from solar during a long outage?",
   "answer": "Yes, with a properly designed solar-plus-battery system, the panels keep recharging the battery during daylight while the home is isolated from the grid. That can extend backup for days if you manage heavy loads like AC. Cloudy weather or snow on panels reduces recharge, which is why sizing for your goals matters.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/texas-power-outages#will-my-battery-charge-from-solar-during-a-long-outage"
  },
  {
   "question": "Does a battery switch over automatically when the power goes out?",
   "answer": "Yes — a backup gateway or transfer switch detects the outage and isolates your home, typically fast enough that many devices keep running without a noticeable interruption. Generators usually take several seconds to start. You can usually watch the switch-over and remaining charge in the battery’s app.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/texas-power-outages#does-a-battery-switch-over-automatically-when-the-power-goes-out"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do medical devices need special backup planning?",
   "answer": "Yes — if anyone in the home relies on powered medical equipment, tell your consultant so those circuits are on the backed-up panel and runtime is sized conservatively. Also register with your electric provider’s critical-care program if eligible and keep a separate plan in case of extended outages. A battery is a strong layer of protection, not a guarantee.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/texas-power-outages#do-medical-devices-need-special-backup-planning"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is the 30% federal solar tax credit still available in 2026?",
   "answer": "Not for homeowners. The residential clean energy credit (§25D) ended for expenditures after December 31, 2025, so cash and loan purchases in 2026 get no federal credit. Some lease and PPA companies still claim a business credit for systems they own — but that benefit stays with them, and you rent the system for 20–25 years instead of owning it.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-incentives-texas-2026#is-the-30-federal-solar-tax-credit-still-available-in-2026"
  },
  {
   "question": "What solar incentives does Texas offer?",
   "answer": "Texas has no statewide solar rebate, but it does exempt 100% of the value solar adds to your home from property tax (Tax Code §11.27, Form 50-123). Some utilities run limited programs — Oncor’s residential solar program in 2026 had a $1.774 million budget, first-come, first-served. Texas does not offer a homeowner sales-tax exemption on solar equipment.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-incentives-texas-2026#what-solar-incentives-does-texas-offer"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is there a free solar panel program in Texas?",
   "answer": "No — there is no government program that gives Texans free solar panels. \"Free solar\" pitches usually describe a lease or PPA with no upfront cost, which you still pay for monthly over 20–25 years. Under Texas’ SB 1036 rules, salespeople must give you a TDLR disclosure form and you have five business days to cancel a solar contract.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-incentives-texas-2026#is-there-a-free-solar-panel-program-in-texas"
  },
  {
   "question": "How does the Texas solar property tax exemption work?",
   "answer": "Texas exempts the full amount of value a solar energy device adds to your property, so your appraisal shouldn’t go up because of solar. File Comptroller Form 50-123 with your county appraisal district (generally by April 30) — it isn’t automatic.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-incentives-texas-2026#how-does-the-texas-solar-property-tax-exemption-work"
  },
  {
   "question": "Does Oncor have a solar rebate in 2026?",
   "answer": "Oncor ran a 2026 residential solar program with a $1,774,000 budget, paid first-come, first-served to participating service providers (not directly to homeowners). Systems had to be ≤20 kW DC and ≤75% of the home’s peak demand, and the production period ends at 5 p.m. CST on November 30, 2026 or when funds run out. Ask whether your installer participates and whether funds remain; new program years are typically announced early in the year.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-incentives-texas-2026#does-oncor-have-a-solar-rebate-in-2026"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I still get a federal credit for a home battery?",
   "answer": "No. Homeowners who buy a battery in 2026 can’t use the §25D credit — it ended after 2025 for solar and batteries alike. Price your battery on its own value: backup during outages and using more of your own solar.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-incentives-texas-2026#can-i-still-get-a-federal-credit-for-a-home-battery"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is there a sales tax exemption for solar in Texas?",
   "answer": "Texas does not offer a general homeowner sales-tax exemption for residential solar equipment purchases. Tax rules can be nuanced, so confirm how tax is handled on your contract with your installer or a tax professional. The main Texas tax benefit for homeowners is the property-tax exemption on added value.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-incentives-texas-2026#is-there-a-sales-tax-exemption-for-solar-in-texas"
  },
  {
   "question": "Does Texas have net metering?",
   "answer": "Not statewide. In deregulated areas like most of DFW, your retail electric provider sets whether and how it credits power your solar exports, through its own \"solar buyback\" plans. City-owned utilities and electric co-ops (such as those serving Garland, Denton and CoServ areas) set their own rules.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/texas-solar-buyback-net-metering#does-texas-have-net-metering"
  },
  {
   "question": "What is a solar buyback plan?",
   "answer": "A solar buyback plan is a retail electricity plan that credits you for excess solar power you send to the grid. Terms vary widely: some credit exports at a fraction of the retail price, a few come closer to retail, and many have fees, caps or contract terms that change the value. Compare the export credit, your import price at real usage levels, monthly fees and contract length together.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/texas-solar-buyback-net-metering#what-is-a-solar-buyback-plan"
  },
  {
   "question": "Should I size my solar to sell power back to the grid?",
   "answer": "Usually not in Texas. Because exported power is often credited below what you pay for power, the best value usually comes from sizing to your own usage and using as much of your solar as possible on site. A battery can shift midday solar into the evening so less of it is exported.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/texas-solar-buyback-net-metering#should-i-size-my-solar-to-sell-power-back-to-the-grid"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I switch electricity providers after I get solar?",
   "answer": "Yes. In deregulated DFW areas you can keep shopping retail plans after going solar — and picking a plan with good buyback terms is part of getting value from solar. Watch for early-termination fees and confirm the new plan supports your meter setup.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/texas-solar-buyback-net-metering#can-i-switch-electricity-providers-after-i-get-solar"
  },
  {
   "question": "What is an Electricity Facts Label (EFL)?",
   "answer": "The EFL is a standardized disclosure every Texas retail electricity plan must publish, showing the average price per kWh at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh, plus fees and contract terms. It’s the best way to compare plans apples-to-apples. Solar buyback terms are usually in the plan documents too — read them before switching.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/texas-solar-buyback-net-metering#what-is-an-electricity-facts-label-efl"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is my electric utility in DFW?",
   "answer": "Most DFW homes have Oncor as the wires company (it delivers power and handles interconnection) and a retail provider they choose (who bills them). Some areas are served by city utilities like Garland Power & Light or Denton Municipal Electric, or by electric co-ops like CoServ, which handle both. Your bill shows who serves your address.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/texas-solar-buyback-net-metering#who-is-my-electric-utility-in-dfw"
  },
  {
   "question": "Should I lease or buy solar in Texas in 2026?",
   "answer": "Buy — with cash or a solar loan — if you can qualify. Owning means the system and its savings are yours, the payment ends when the loan is paid off, there’s no yearly price increase, and selling your home is simpler. A lease or PPA is a 20–25-year contract: the company owns the panels, prices often rise about 3% a year, and you never own the system.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/paying-for-solar-loans-vs-lease#should-i-lease-or-buy-solar-in-texas-in-2026"
  },
  {
   "question": "Why is owning solar better than a lease or PPA?",
   "answer": "Five reasons: (1) you own the equipment and every dollar it saves; (2) a loan payment ends — a lease or PPA bill runs 20–25 years; (3) no yearly escalator, which commonly adds about 3% a year; (4) selling your home is simpler, because a buyer doesn’t have to qualify for and take over a contract; (5) you control the system — the battery settings, the monitoring and which electricity plan you pick.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/paying-for-solar-loans-vs-lease#why-is-owning-solar-better-than-a-lease-or-ppa"
  },
  {
   "question": "How do solar loans work?",
   "answer": "A solar loan pays for the system and you own it from day one. You make fixed monthly payments for a set term — commonly 10 to 25 years — and once it’s paid off, the power your panels make is yours. Compare the APR, the term, the monthly payment and any dealer fee built into the price, and ask about prepayment penalties.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/paying-for-solar-loans-vs-lease#how-do-solar-loans-work"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases or PPAs?",
   "answer": "No. We help DFW homeowners buy solar panels and batteries they own — with cash or a solar loan — because owning usually delivers the most value over the life of the system. If you’ve been offered a lease or PPA, we’ll gladly compare it with an ownership option at your free in-home review.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/paying-for-solar-loans-vs-lease#do-you-offer-solar-leases-or-ppas"
  },
  {
   "question": "What is a solar PPA?",
   "answer": "A power purchase agreement (PPA) means a company owns the panels on your roof and sells you their power per kWh, usually for 20–25 years and often with a yearly price increase. A lease is similar, but you pay a fixed monthly amount. Either way, you never own the system — which is why we only sell systems homeowners own.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/paying-for-solar-loans-vs-lease#what-is-a-solar-ppa"
  },
  {
   "question": "What is a solar escalator clause?",
   "answer": "An escalator raises a lease payment or PPA rate by a set percentage every year — often about 3%. Over 20 years that compounds: a $100 payment becomes about $175. Owning with a fixed-rate loan avoids escalators entirely.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/paying-for-solar-loans-vs-lease#what-is-a-solar-escalator-clause"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I get solar with no money down?",
   "answer": "Yes — many solar loans need little or nothing down, subject to credit approval. Unlike a lease or PPA, a $0-down loan still makes you the owner, and the payment ends when the loan is paid off. Compare the APR, term and any dealer fee, and never sign the same day if you feel rushed — Texas gives you five business days to cancel.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/paying-for-solar-loans-vs-lease#can-i-get-solar-with-no-money-down"
  },
  {
   "question": "What credit score do I need for solar financing?",
   "answer": "It depends on the lender; many solar loans look for fair-to-good credit. A pre-qualification with a soft credit check can usually show your options without hurting your score. Ask how the rate and fees change at your credit tier before you commit.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/paying-for-solar-loans-vs-lease#what-credit-score-do-i-need-for-solar-financing"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do solar loans have hidden fees?",
   "answer": "Some solar loans include a \"dealer fee\" built into the loan amount in exchange for a lower advertised interest rate. That makes the cash price and the financed price different. Ask for both prices in writing and the federal Truth-in-Lending disclosure, which Texas’ solar disclosure form asks about.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/paying-for-solar-loans-vs-lease#do-solar-loans-have-hidden-fees"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who maintains a solar system I own?",
   "answer": "Solar needs little upkeep — mostly keeping an eye on the monitoring app and a quick check after big hail. Panels typically carry 25-year warranties, batteries like Powerwall 3 carry a 10-year warranty, and your installer provides a workmanship warranty and service. Ask who you call when something goes wrong and how fast they respond.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/paying-for-solar-loans-vs-lease#who-maintains-a-solar-system-i-own"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is my roof good for solar?",
   "answer": "Most DFW roofs can work if they have enough unshaded area facing south, east or west and several years of life left. Shade from mature trees, roof age, structure and your electrical panel matter as much as direction. A satellite and on-site review should confirm fit before any design is final.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/roof-shade-hail-solar#is-my-roof-good-for-solar"
  },
  {
   "question": "Should I replace my roof before installing solar?",
   "answer": "If your roof is near the end of its life, replace it first — removing and reinstalling panels later adds real cost. A common rule of thumb is to re-roof first if you expect to need a new roof within the next several years. Ask how the installer’s roof-penetration warranty works with your roofer.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/roof-shade-hail-solar#should-i-replace-my-roof-before-installing-solar"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can hail damage solar panels in Texas?",
   "answer": "Certified panels are tested to survive 1-inch (25 mm) ice-ball impacts under IEC 61215, which covers typical storms, but very large hail can crack panels. Check that your homeowners insurance covers the array, and ask your installer about panel ratings and how hail claims are handled. North Texas is hail country, so this belongs in every proposal conversation.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/roof-shade-hail-solar#can-hail-damage-solar-panels-in-texas"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do trees or shade ruin solar?",
   "answer": "Heavy shade can make solar a poor fit, but partial shade doesn’t automatically rule it out. Panel-level electronics (microinverters or optimizers) reduce the impact of shade on the rest of the array, and designs can focus on the clearest roof planes. A good proposal shows a shade analysis, not just a satellite photo.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/roof-shade-hail-solar#do-trees-or-shade-ruin-solar"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do solar panels leak or damage the roof?",
   "answer": "Properly installed mounts are flashed and sealed, and reputable installers warranty their roof penetrations. Problems usually come from poor workmanship, which is why installer quality matters more than panel brand. Ask how long the roof-penetration warranty lasts and who honors it.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/roof-shade-hail-solar#do-solar-panels-leak-or-damage-the-roof"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I put solar panels on the ground instead of the roof?",
   "answer": "Yes, ground mounts work well when you have open, sunny yard space, and they make orientation easy. They usually cost more because of racking and trenching, and HOAs and city setbacks may apply. They are worth considering for shaded roofs or large rural lots.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/roof-shade-hail-solar#can-i-put-solar-panels-on-the-ground-instead-of-the-roof"
  },
  {
   "question": "How long do solar panels last?",
   "answer": "Quality panels commonly carry 25-year (or longer) power warranties and keep producing beyond that, losing roughly 0.5% of output per year on average. Inverters typically have shorter lives or warranties than panels, so ask about inverter warranty and replacement. Battery warranties are usually 10 years.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/roof-shade-hail-solar#how-long-do-solar-panels-last"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do solar panels need cleaning or maintenance?",
   "answer": "Very little — rain handles most dust, and you can watch production in the monitoring app. Occasional cleaning may help after long dry, dusty or pollen-heavy periods, but never climb on the roof yourself. If production drops suddenly, call your installer; it is usually an inverter or communication issue.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/roof-shade-hail-solar#do-solar-panels-need-cleaning-or-maintenance"
  },
  {
   "question": "How long does it take to install solar in DFW?",
   "answer": "Installation day itself is often one to two days, but the full process — design, HOA approval, city permit, install, inspection and utility permission to operate — commonly takes several weeks to a few months. Permits and utility approvals are the usual bottlenecks. Ask for a written timeline with each milestone.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-installation-process#how-long-does-it-take-to-install-solar-in-dfw"
  },
  {
   "question": "What happens during a free in-home solar consultation?",
   "answer": "We review your last 12 months of electric usage, your roof and shade, your electrical panel, and your goals — lower bills, backup, or both. You leave with a clear design, a price, and your ownership options (cash or solar loan), with no pressure to sign that day. Have a recent electric bill handy; it makes the estimate far more accurate.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-installation-process#what-happens-during-a-free-in-home-solar-consultation"
  },
  {
   "question": "What questions should I ask a solar company?",
   "answer": "Ask: Are you and your salesperson registered with TDLR? Who is the licensed electrical contractor doing the install? What is the price per watt and the 25-year total cost? What production does the proposal assume, and how was shade modeled? What warranties cover panels, inverter, battery and workmanship — and who services the system?",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-installation-process#what-questions-should-i-ask-a-solar-company"
  },
  {
   "question": "What is permission to operate (PTO)?",
   "answer": "Permission to operate is the utility’s approval to switch on a grid-connected system after it passes inspection. Turning a system on before PTO can violate your interconnection agreement. In Oncor territory, your installer handles the interconnection application.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-installation-process#what-is-permission-to-operate-pto"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do I need to be home for solar installation?",
   "answer": "Usually someone needs to be available at the start and for any work inside the house, such as the main electrical panel or battery placement in the garage. Inspections may also need access. Your installer should give you a day-by-day plan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-installation-process#do-i-need-to-be-home-for-solar-installation"
  },
  {
   "question": "How do I compare solar quotes?",
   "answer": "Line them up on the same terms: system size (kW), estimated annual production (kWh), price per watt, total 25-year cost, rate or payment escalator, equipment brands, battery size, warranties and cancellation terms. Check that the production estimate fits your roof and shade. A second-opinion review of a proposal you already have is free with us.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-installation-process#how-do-i-compare-solar-quotes"
  },
  {
   "question": "How do homeowners research solar today?",
   "answer": "Most homeowners start online — one 2026 survey found 83% begin their search online and 22% use AI tools like ChatGPT for research. Many also lean on reviews and recommendations, and research for weeks before booking a consultation. That is why this site publishes straight, sourced answers.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-installation-process#how-do-homeowners-research-solar-today"
  },
  {
   "question": "What is Texas SB 1036?",
   "answer": "SB 1036 (2025) created the Texas Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act, now Chapter 1806 of the Occupations Code, overseen by TDLR. It requires specific contract terms and disclosures, gives buyers five business days to cancel, and since September 1, 2026 requires solar retailers and salespeople to be registered with TDLR. It also prohibits deceptive practices, such as misrepresenting incentives.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-consumer-protection-texas#what-is-texas-sb-1036"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I cancel a solar contract in Texas?",
   "answer": "Yes — Texas law gives you the right to cancel a residential solar contract without penalty by giving written notice on or before the fifth business day after signing. If a third-party lender financed it, the lender must cancel that loan when you cancel. The contract must explain how to send the notice.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-consumer-protection-texas#can-i-cancel-a-solar-contract-in-texas"
  },
  {
   "question": "How do I check if a solar salesperson is registered in Texas?",
   "answer": "Use TDLR’s license search for residential solar retailers and salespeople, and ask for the registration numbers that must appear on the Texas solar disclosure form. Also ask which licensed electrical contractor will install the system. Registration has been required since September 1, 2026.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-consumer-protection-texas#how-do-i-check-if-a-solar-salesperson-is-registered-in-texas"
  },
  {
   "question": "What are common solar scams?",
   "answer": "Red flags include \"free government solar,\" claims you’ll get a federal tax credit on a 2026 purchase, pressure to sign the same day, refusing to leave paperwork, vague production promises, and anyone posing as your utility. Legitimate companies give you the TDLR disclosure form, a full contract copy and time to think. Texas’ five-business-day cancellation right exists for exactly this reason.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-consumer-protection-texas#what-are-common-solar-scams"
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the Texas solar disclosure form?",
   "answer": "It’s a standardized TDLR form the solar salesperson must complete, sign with you and provide with the contract. It lists the retailer and salesperson registration numbers, whether the deal is financed (and whether a Truth-in-Lending disclosure was given), whether a lien can be placed on your home, whether battery storage is included, and the total payment obligation.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-consumer-protection-texas#what-is-the-texas-solar-disclosure-form"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can a solar company put a lien on my house?",
   "answer": "Some financing arrangements involve a lien or a UCC fixture filing tied to the equipment, and the Texas disclosure form must say whether a lien can be placed on your home. That can affect refinancing or selling. Ask exactly what will be filed and how it is released.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-consumer-protection-texas#can-a-solar-company-put-a-lien-on-my-house"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do solar salespeople have to respect no-soliciting signs in Texas?",
   "answer": "Yes — violating no-soliciting signs is among the prohibited acts under Texas’ solar retailer law. Legitimate companies respect your boundaries and never claim to be from your utility or the government. You can report concerns to TDLR.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-consumer-protection-texas#do-solar-salespeople-have-to-respect-no-soliciting-signs-in-texas"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my HOA stop me from installing solar panels in Texas?",
   "answer": "Generally no. Texas Property Code §202.010 limits an HOA’s ability to prohibit solar energy devices, though HOAs can require approval and set reasonable placement and appearance rules. Placement rules can be challenged if they would significantly reduce production, so involve your installer in the HOA application.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/hoa-permits-interconnection#can-my-hoa-stop-me-from-installing-solar-panels-in-texas"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do I need a permit for solar in DFW?",
   "answer": "Yes — residential solar and batteries require building/electrical permits from your city and an inspection, plus utility interconnection approval. A reputable installer pulls permits, schedules inspections and handles the utility paperwork for you. Ask to see the permit and final inspection records.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/hoa-permits-interconnection#do-i-need-a-permit-for-solar-in-dfw"
  },
  {
   "question": "What is interconnection?",
   "answer": "Interconnection is the utility’s process for approving a system to connect to the grid safely. In most of DFW that is Oncor; city utilities and co-ops have their own processes and rules. You receive permission to operate when it is complete.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/hoa-permits-interconnection#what-is-interconnection"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can an HOA make me put panels on the back of my house?",
   "answer": "An HOA can designate where panels go in many cases, but Texas law limits rules that would significantly reduce the system’s production. Your installer can model production for each roof plane to support your application. Keep all HOA approvals in writing.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/hoa-permits-interconnection#can-an-hoa-make-me-put-panels-on-the-back-of-my-house"
  },
  {
   "question": "Will my city or HOA allow a home battery?",
   "answer": "Home batteries are generally allowed with the proper electrical permit and installation to code; location rules (garage, exterior wall, clearances) come from code and the manufacturer. Some HOAs want visible exterior equipment screened or painted — check before install.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/hoa-permits-interconnection#will-my-city-or-hoa-allow-a-home-battery"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do solar panels increase home value?",
   "answer": "Owned solar can add value — a widely cited Zillow analysis (2019) found homes with solar sold for about 4.1% more on average. In Texas, that added value is exempt from property tax if you file Form 50-123. Leased systems don’t add value the same way, because the buyer has to take over the lease.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-home-value-insurance#do-solar-panels-increase-home-value"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is it easier to sell a home with owned solar?",
   "answer": "Yes. Owned, paid-off solar transfers with the house like any other upgrade. If you still have a solar loan, it’s usually paid off from the sale proceeds at closing. With a lease or PPA, the buyer has to qualify for and take over the contract — or you buy it out — which can complicate a sale.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-home-value-insurance#is-it-easier-to-sell-a-home-with-owned-solar"
  },
  {
   "question": "Does homeowners insurance cover solar panels?",
   "answer": "Roof-mounted panels are often covered as part of the dwelling, but limits, deductibles and hail rules vary — tell your insurer and confirm the system is covered at replacement cost. Get it in writing before installation.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-home-value-insurance#does-homeowners-insurance-cover-solar-panels"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I move my solar panels if I move?",
   "answer": "Technically possible but rarely worth it — removal, re-permitting and reinstallation are costly, and the system is designed for your current roof. Most owners leave the system with the house and price it into the sale.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-home-value-insurance#can-i-move-my-solar-panels-if-i-move"
  },
  {
   "question": "Will a home battery add value to my house?",
   "answer": "A battery can be a selling point in Texas, where buyers remember grid emergencies, but there is less sale-price data for batteries than for solar. An owned, warrantied battery with documentation is the strongest case. Batteries are included in Texas’ definition of solar energy devices that can store converted energy for the property-tax exemption when part of a solar system — confirm with your appraisal district.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/solar-home-value-insurance#will-a-home-battery-add-value-to-my-house"
  },
  {
   "question": "What is a virtual power plant?",
   "answer": "A virtual power plant (VPP) is a network of home batteries and other devices that a company controls together to support the grid at peak times, usually in exchange for credits or lower rates. Your battery may discharge a bit during grid stress, while a reserve is typically kept for your own backup. Texas is a national leader in residential VPPs.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/virtual-power-plants-texas#what-is-a-virtual-power-plant"
  },
  {
   "question": "What is ERCOT’s ADER pilot?",
   "answer": "ADER (Aggregated Distributed Energy Resource) is ERCOT’s pilot that lets groups of home batteries bid into the Texas wholesale market as one resource. It grew from 8 MW of discharge capacity in June 2025 to 171 MW in September 2026, and ERCOT raised the cap to 500 MW in March 2026. Companies such as Base Power and Tesla participate.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/virtual-power-plants-texas#what-is-ercots-ader-pilot"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my battery earn money in Texas?",
   "answer": "Possibly — some Texas retail providers and programs pay credits or offer special rates for letting them use your battery during grid peaks. Payments depend on the program, your provider and your battery brand. Ask how much reserve is kept for your backup, how often the battery is dispatched, and how credits appear on your bill.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/virtual-power-plants-texas#can-my-battery-earn-money-in-texas"
  },
  {
   "question": "Will a VPP drain my battery before an outage?",
   "answer": "Well-run programs keep a backup reserve you can set and often stop dispatching when severe weather is forecast. Read the program’s reserve rules and whether you can opt out of events. If backup is your top priority, set a high reserve.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/virtual-power-plants-texas#will-a-vpp-drain-my-battery-before-an-outage"
  },
  {
   "question": "Should I size solar for a future electric car?",
   "answer": "If you expect an EV within a few years, it’s often cheaper to size the system for it now than to add panels later. A typical EV adds a few thousand kWh a year depending on miles driven. Charging overnight from the grid on a low-rate plan, or midday from solar, both work — your plan and schedule decide which is better.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/ev-heat-pump-electrification#should-i-size-solar-for-a-future-electric-car"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can a home battery charge my EV during an outage?",
   "answer": "It can, but EV charging drains a home battery fast, so most families limit or pause EV charging during outages to protect essentials. Some systems can automatically manage that. Plan EV backup expectations in your sizing conversation.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/ev-heat-pump-electrification#can-a-home-battery-charge-my-ev-during-an-outage"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do I need a main panel upgrade for solar and a battery?",
   "answer": "Sometimes. Older or smaller electrical panels may need an upgrade or alternative solutions to safely add solar, a battery, an EV charger or a heat pump. Your consultant should check your panel during the in-home review and include any upgrade cost in the proposal.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/ev-heat-pump-electrification#do-i-need-a-main-panel-upgrade-for-solar-and-a-battery"
  },
  {
   "question": "Does a pool pump or AC upgrade change my solar size?",
   "answer": "Yes. A pool pump can add a lot of yearly usage, while a high-efficiency AC or heat pump can lower it. Tell your consultant about planned changes so the system fits the next 10 years, not just the last 12 months.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/ev-heat-pump-electrification#does-a-pool-pump-or-ac-upgrade-change-my-solar-size"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who are the electric utilities in Dallas–Fort Worth?",
   "answer": "Oncor delivers power to most DFW addresses, and residents there choose a retail electric provider. Some cities run their own utilities, such as Garland Power & Light and Denton Municipal Electric, and electric co-ops such as CoServ serve parts of Denton, Collin and nearby counties. Solar rules, buyback and interconnection depend on which one serves your address.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/dfw-solar-local-guide#who-are-the-electric-utilities-in-dallas-fort-worth"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is DFW a good place for solar?",
   "answer": "Yes — North Texas gets strong year-round sunshine, and a well-oriented DFW system can produce roughly 1,400–1,500 kWh per kW per year as a planning figure. Hot summers line up high production with high AC demand. Hail, trees and roof age are the local factors to check carefully.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/dfw-solar-local-guide#is-dfw-a-good-place-for-solar"
  },
  {
   "question": "How does Texas rank for solar?",
   "answer": "Texas ranks #2 in the U.S. for installed solar and #2 for energy storage capacity, and it led the nation in new solar installed in the first half of 2026. Most of that is utility-scale, but residential solar plus batteries is growing quickly as homeowners look for bill control and backup.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/dfw-solar-local-guide#how-does-texas-rank-for-solar"
  },
  {
   "question": "Which DFW counties do you serve?",
   "answer": "We serve homeowners across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis, Johnson and Parker counties, plus nearby North Texas cities. Enter your ZIP in the free savings check and we’ll confirm your utility and options for your exact address.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/dfw-solar-local-guide#which-dfw-counties-do-you-serve"
  },
  {
   "question": "Does CoServ offer a solar rebate?",
   "answer": "As of our last review, CoServ did not offer a solar rebate; as an electric co-op it sets its own rules and charges for distributed generation members. Check CoServ’s current distributed-generation rules for your address — we review this during your free consultation.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/knowledge/dfw-solar-local-guide#does-coserv-offer-a-solar-rebate"
  },
  {
   "question": "How long will a battery power my house?",
   "answer": "Divide usable capacity by what you run: 13.5 kWh covers a 1 kW essentials load for about 12 hours, less with AC. Solar recharges it each sunny day.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/solar-battery-backup"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can a battery run my central AC?",
   "answer": "Often, if the battery’s output and motor-start rating match your unit — Powerwall 3 delivers 11.5 kW continuous. AC drains energy quickly, so we size for it.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/solar-battery-backup"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I add a battery to solar I already have?",
   "answer": "Usually yes. Many batteries connect without replacing your solar inverter; we check your panel and utility approval first.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/solar-battery-backup"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is there a tax credit for batteries in 2026?",
   "answer": "No. The federal homeowner credit (§25D) ended after 2025 for solar and batteries.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/solar-battery-backup"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is it better to lease or buy solar in Texas?",
   "answer": "Buying with cash or a solar loan is better for most homeowners who qualify: you own the system, payments end, and there are no escalators.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/solar-lease-vs-buy-texas-2026.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How long is a solar lease?",
   "answer": "Residential leases and PPAs usually last 20–25 years, and the FTC notes ending one early can be difficult and expensive.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/solar-lease-vs-buy-texas-2026.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I buy solar with no money down?",
   "answer": "Often, yes — many solar loans need little or nothing down, subject to credit approval, and you still own the system.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/solar-lease-vs-buy-texas-2026.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "What happens to a lease when I sell my house?",
   "answer": "The buyer usually has to qualify for and take over the lease, or you buy it out — which can complicate the sale.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/solar-lease-vs-buy-texas-2026.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How long does solar take to pay off in Texas?",
   "answer": "Commonly about 10–14 years for owned systems in 2026, depending on your rate, usage, price and buyback plan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/is-solar-worth-it-texas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is solar worth it without the 30% tax credit?",
   "answer": "For many sunny DFW homes with high bills, yes — payback is longer than before, but you own a system that keeps producing for 25+ years.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/is-solar-worth-it-texas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Should I add a battery?",
   "answer": "If outages worry you or your buyback credit is low, a battery adds backup and lets you use more of your own solar.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/is-solar-worth-it-texas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much is a Powerwall 3 installed in Texas?",
   "answer": "A 13.5 kWh battery averaged about $15,650 installed in 2026; your price depends on units, electrical work and whether it goes in with new solar.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/tesla-powerwall-3-cost-texas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How many Powerwalls do I need?",
   "answer": "One covers essentials for most homes; whole-home backup with central AC often needs two plus load management.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/tesla-powerwall-3-cost-texas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is there a tax credit for Powerwall in 2026?",
   "answer": "No federal homeowner credit for 2026 purchases.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/tesla-powerwall-3-cost-texas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Does Texas have net metering?",
   "answer": "Not statewide. Retail plans set buyback terms; co-ops and city utilities have their own rules.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/texas-solar-buyback-plans-2026.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I change electricity plans after going solar?",
   "answer": "Yes in retail-choice areas — watch early-termination fees and confirm the plan supports your meter.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/texas-solar-buyback-plans-2026.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Allen?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/allen.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Allen?",
   "answer": "Parts of Allen are on Oncor’s delivery network and parts are served by CoServ, an electric co-op with its own solar rules. Your bill tells you which.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/allen.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Allen HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/allen.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Allen?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/allen.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Arlington?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/arlington.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Arlington?",
   "answer": "Most Arlington homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/arlington.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Arlington HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/arlington.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Arlington?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/arlington.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Azle?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/azle.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Azle?",
   "answer": "Depending on your address, your home may be on Oncor’s delivery network or served by an electric co-op with its own solar rules. Your bill tells you which — we confirm it before design.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/azle.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Azle HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/azle.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Azle?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/azle.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Burleson?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/burleson.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Burleson?",
   "answer": "Depending on your address, your home may be on Oncor’s delivery network or served by an electric co-op with its own solar rules. Your bill tells you which — we confirm it before design.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/burleson.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Burleson HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/burleson.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Burleson?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/burleson.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Carrollton?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/carrollton.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Carrollton?",
   "answer": "Most Carrollton homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/carrollton.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Carrollton HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/carrollton.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Carrollton?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/carrollton.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Cedar Hill?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/cedar-hill.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Cedar Hill?",
   "answer": "Most Cedar Hill homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/cedar-hill.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Cedar Hill HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/cedar-hill.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Cedar Hill?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/cedar-hill.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Cleburne?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/cleburne.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Cleburne?",
   "answer": "Most Cleburne homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/cleburne.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Cleburne HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/cleburne.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Cleburne?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/cleburne.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Corsicana?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/corsicana.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Corsicana?",
   "answer": "Depending on your address, your home may be on Oncor’s delivery network or served by an electric co-op with its own solar rules. Your bill tells you which — we confirm it before design.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/corsicana.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Corsicana HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/corsicana.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Corsicana?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/corsicana.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Dallas?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/dallas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Dallas?",
   "answer": "Most Dallas homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/dallas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Dallas HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/dallas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Dallas?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/dallas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Decatur?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/decatur.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Decatur?",
   "answer": "Depending on your address, your home may be on Oncor’s delivery network or served by an electric co-op with its own solar rules. Your bill tells you which — we confirm it before design.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/decatur.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Decatur HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/decatur.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Decatur?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/decatur.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Denton?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/denton.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Denton?",
   "answer": "Inside the city, many homes are served by Denton Municipal Electric, the city-owned utility, which sets its own solar rules. Around Denton you may be on Oncor or CoServ instead.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/denton.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Denton HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/denton.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Denton?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/denton.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Ennis?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/ennis.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Ennis?",
   "answer": "Most Ennis homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/ennis.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Ennis HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/ennis.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Ennis?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/ennis.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Forney?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/forney.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Forney?",
   "answer": "Most Forney homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/forney.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Forney HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/forney.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Forney?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/forney.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Fort Worth?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/fort-worth.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Fort Worth?",
   "answer": "Most Fort Worth homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/fort-worth.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Fort Worth HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/fort-worth.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Fort Worth?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/fort-worth.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Frisco?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/frisco.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Frisco?",
   "answer": "Parts of Frisco are on Oncor’s delivery network and parts are served by CoServ, an electric co-op with its own solar rules. Your bill tells you which.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/frisco.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Frisco HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/frisco.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Frisco?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/frisco.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Garland?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/garland.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Garland?",
   "answer": "Most homes in Garland are served by Garland Power & Light, the city-owned utility, which sets its own solar interconnection and credit rules.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/garland.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Garland HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/garland.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Garland?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/garland.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Granbury?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/granbury.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Granbury?",
   "answer": "Depending on your address, your home may be on Oncor’s or Texas-New Mexico Power’s (TNMP) delivery network, or served by a co-op. Your bill tells you which — we confirm it before design.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/granbury.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Granbury HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/granbury.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Granbury?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/granbury.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Greenville?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/greenville.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Greenville?",
   "answer": "Many homes inside Greenville city limits are served by GEUS, the city-owned utility, which sets its own solar rules. Outside the city you may be on Oncor or a co-op.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/greenville.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Greenville HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/greenville.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Greenville?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/greenville.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Irving?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/irving.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Irving?",
   "answer": "Most Irving homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/irving.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Irving HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/irving.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Irving?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/irving.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Kaufman?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/kaufman.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Kaufman?",
   "answer": "Depending on your address, your home may be on Oncor’s delivery network or served by an electric co-op with its own solar rules. Your bill tells you which — we confirm it before design.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/kaufman.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Kaufman HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/kaufman.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Kaufman?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/kaufman.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Lancaster?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/lancaster.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Lancaster?",
   "answer": "Most Lancaster homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/lancaster.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Lancaster HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/lancaster.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Lancaster?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/lancaster.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Lewisville?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/lewisville.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Lewisville?",
   "answer": "Depending on your address, your home may be on Oncor’s or Texas-New Mexico Power’s (TNMP) delivery network, or served by a co-op. Your bill tells you which — we confirm it before design.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/lewisville.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Lewisville HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/lewisville.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Lewisville?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/lewisville.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Mansfield?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/mansfield.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Mansfield?",
   "answer": "Most Mansfield homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/mansfield.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Mansfield HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/mansfield.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Mansfield?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/mansfield.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in McKinney?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/mckinney.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in McKinney?",
   "answer": "Parts of McKinney are on Oncor’s delivery network and parts are served by CoServ, an electric co-op with its own solar rules. Your bill tells you which.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/mckinney.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my McKinney HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/mckinney.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in McKinney?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/mckinney.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Midlothian?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/midlothian.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Midlothian?",
   "answer": "Most Midlothian homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/midlothian.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Midlothian HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/midlothian.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Midlothian?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/midlothian.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Plano?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/plano.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Plano?",
   "answer": "Most Plano homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/plano.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Plano HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/plano.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Plano?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/plano.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Red Oak?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/red-oak.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Red Oak?",
   "answer": "Most Red Oak homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/red-oak.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Red Oak HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/red-oak.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Red Oak?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/red-oak.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Rockwall?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/rockwall.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Rockwall?",
   "answer": "Most Rockwall homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/rockwall.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Rockwall HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/rockwall.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Rockwall?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/rockwall.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Sherman?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/sherman.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Sherman?",
   "answer": "Most Sherman homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/sherman.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Sherman HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/sherman.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Sherman?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/sherman.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Terrell?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/terrell.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Terrell?",
   "answer": "Most Terrell homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/terrell.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Terrell HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/terrell.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Terrell?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/terrell.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Waxahachie?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/waxahachie.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Waxahachie?",
   "answer": "Most Waxahachie homes are on Oncor’s delivery network: you choose a retail electricity plan, and its buyback terms decide how extra solar is credited. Check your bill to confirm.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/waxahachie.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Waxahachie HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/waxahachie.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Waxahachie?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/waxahachie.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much does solar cost in Weatherford?",
   "answer": "At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/weatherford.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is the electric utility in Weatherford?",
   "answer": "Depending on your address, your home may be on Oncor’s or Texas-New Mexico Power’s (TNMP) delivery network, or served by a co-op. Your bill tells you which — we confirm it before design.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/weatherford.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my Weatherford HOA stop solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/weatherford.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do you offer solar leases in Weatherford?",
   "answer": "No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/cities/weatherford.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is there a federal solar tax credit in 2026?",
   "answer": "Not for homeowners. §25D ended for expenditures after December 31, 2025.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/solar-tax-credit-2026.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do solar panels raise property taxes in Texas?",
   "answer": "No — Texas exempts the value solar adds if you file Form 50-123 with your appraisal district.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/solar-tax-credit-2026.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is there a battery tax credit in 2026?",
   "answer": "No federal homeowner credit for batteries purchased in 2026.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/solar-tax-credit-2026.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Does Oncor give solar rebates?",
   "answer": "Oncor’s 2026 residential program paid incentives through participating installers for systems up to 20 kW DC, first-come first-served, until 5 p.m. CST November 30, 2026 or when funds ran out.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/oncor-solar-rebate-2026.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Who applies for the Oncor incentive?",
   "answer": "The participating installer applies; the incentive is paid to the service provider.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/oncor-solar-rebate-2026.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How much is the Tesla Powerwall lease in Texas?",
   "answer": "Tesla lists $122/month in year one with a 3% yearly escalator; Backup plan customers may get an $87 monthly credit, about $35 + tax in year one.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/tesla-powerwall-lease-texas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I get the Powerwall lease with solar panels?",
   "answer": "No — Tesla’s Texas lease offer is for two-Powerwall systems without solar panels or Solar Roof.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/tesla-powerwall-lease-texas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is it better to lease or buy a Powerwall?",
   "answer": "Owning is usually better: you can pair it with solar, avoid escalators, choose any electricity plan and keep the battery’s value.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/tesla-powerwall-lease-texas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Which is better, Powerwall 3 or Enphase?",
   "answer": "Neither is better everywhere: Powerwall 3 gives more power per unit; Enphase is modular and fits homes with Enphase microinverters.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/powerwall-3-vs-enphase.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I add more batteries later?",
   "answer": "Yes for both — Powerwall 3 adds whole units (up to 4); Enphase adds smaller modules.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/powerwall-3-vs-enphase.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can a Texas HOA ban solar panels?",
   "answer": "No. Texas Property Code §202.010 voids HOA provisions that prohibit solar energy devices.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/texas-hoa-solar-rights.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can my HOA decide where panels go?",
   "answer": "Within limits — unless its placement would reduce production by more than 10% compared with your proposed spot.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/texas-hoa-solar-rights.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Are solar panels hail resistant?",
   "answer": "Certified panels pass a 1-inch hail test at about 51 mph; larger hail can still cause damage.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/solar-panels-hail-texas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Does insurance cover hail damage to solar panels?",
   "answer": "Often as part of the dwelling — confirm coverage, deductible and replacement cost with your insurer in writing.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/solar-panels-hail-texas.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "How long do I have to cancel a solar contract in Texas?",
   "answer": "Five business days — give written notice on or before the fifth business day after signing.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/texas-solar-consumer-protection-sb-1036.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do solar salespeople need to be registered in Texas?",
   "answer": "Yes, since September 1, 2026, residential solar retailers and salespersons must be registered with TDLR.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/texas-solar-consumer-protection-sb-1036.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Where do I report a solar company?",
   "answer": "TDLR takes complaints about residential solar retailers; you can also contact the Texas Attorney General’s consumer protection division.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/guides/texas-solar-consumer-protection-sb-1036.html"
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I still get 30% back on solar in 2026?",
   "answer": "No — the homeowner credit ended after December 31, 2025.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/blog/2026-10-solar-tax-credits-in-2026-what-dfw-homeowners-actually-get-n"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do I need a new roof before solar?",
   "answer": "Not unless it’s near the end of its life — then re-roofing first avoids paying to remove and reinstall panels later.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/blog/can-your-dfw-roof-support-solar-what-homeowners-should-know"
  },
  {
   "question": "Do I get paid for extra solar power in Texas?",
   "answer": "Depends on your plan — buyback terms vary by retail provider, co-op or city utility.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/blog/how-texas-solar-buyback-plans-work-for-dfw-homeowners"
  },
  {
   "question": "Is the in-home solar review free?",
   "answer": "Yes — free and no obligation.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/blog/what-to-expect-during-a-dfw-home-solar-consultation"
  },
  {
   "question": "Does my roof need to face south for solar?",
   "answer": "No — west- and east-facing roofs can also work in DFW depending on shade and space.",
   "url": "https://dallassolarandbattery.com/blog/will-solar-panels-work-on-my-dfw-roof"
  }
 ]
}