How much does a residential solar system cost in DFW?

Most DFW homeowners pay between $18,000-$32,000 before incentives for a 6-10 kW system. After the Texas property tax exemption and any Oncor rebates, your net cost drops significantly. We provide exact quotes after a free energy audit.

Is the 30% federal solar tax credit still available?

The 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for residential solar expired on January 1, 2026. However, Texas residents still benefit from the state property tax exemption (TX Tax Code §11.27), which exempts your system's full value from property taxes, saving $400-$600 per year.

What is the Texas solar property tax exemption?

Under TX Tax Code §11.27, a solar energy device installed on your property is 100% exempt from property taxes. That means adding a $25,000 system doesn't increase your annual property tax bill at all. We file Form 50-123 on your behalf after installation.

Can I get the Oncor Solar+Storage rebate?

If you're an Oncor customer (covers most of DFW), you may qualify for up to $9,000 back when pairing solar with a battery storage system. Eligibility depends on system size and battery specs. We handle all rebate paperwork.

How long does installation take?

Most residential installations are completed in 1-2 days. The full process from signed contract to a live system (including permits and utility interconnection) typically takes 4-8 weeks in DFW.

Will my HOA allow solar panels?

Texas law (Texas Property Code §202.010) protects homeowners' rights to install solar panels. HOAs can request reasonable aesthetic accommodations but cannot outright prohibit solar installations.

What happens to my system during a power outage?

Standard grid-tied solar systems shut off during outages for safety. If you add a battery (like the Enphase IQ Battery or Tesla Powerwall), your home stays powered even when the grid goes down. We recommend battery backup for DFW customers concerned about storm outages.

Oncor Solar+Storage Rebate 2026: How DFW Homeowners Get Up to $9,000 Back

If you are an Oncor customer in Dallas-Fort Worth and you are adding solar, there is a rebate program most homeowners do not know exists: the Oncor Solar+Storage incentive, which pays up to $9,000 when you pair your solar installation with a qualifying battery system. For DFW homeowners considering battery backup after the ERCOT winter storms, this changes the math significantly.

What Is the Oncor Solar+Storage Rebate?

Oncor Electric Delivery - the transmission and distribution utility that powers most of the DFW metroplex - operates a demand-response battery incentive program for residential customers. The program pays homeowners to install battery systems because those batteries help Oncor balance grid demand during peak summer hours, reducing the need for expensive peaker plants.

For customers, it is simply cash back on a battery you were probably going to want anyway after experiencing DFW grid instability.

How Much Can You Get from the Oncor Battery Rebate?

The rebate amount is calculated based on usable battery capacity (kWh), not on cost. Program maximums and per-kWh rates are updated periodically by Oncor.

Battery System	Usable Capacity	Est. Oncor Rebate	System Cost Before Rebate
Tesla Powerwall 3	13.5 kWh	$4,000 - $6,000	$11,000 - $14,000
Enphase IQ Battery 5P	5 kWh (per unit)	$1,500 - $2,500	$6,000 - $8,000
Enphase IQ Battery 5P (x3)	15 kWh	$5,000 - $9,000	$16,000 - $22,000
Generac PWRcell	9-18 kWh	$3,000 - $8,000	$10,000 - $18,000

Exact rebate amounts depend on the current program cycle and system configuration. Zencore Solar confirms your specific rebate amount before you sign anything.

Which Battery Systems Qualify for the Oncor Rebate?

To qualify for the Oncor Solar+Storage rebate, your installation must meet these requirements:

✓You must be an active Oncor electric customer (covers most of DFW - check your electricity bill for "Oncor" as your TDU)
✓The battery must be paired with a new or existing solar installation
✓The battery must meet minimum capacity requirements (typically 5 kWh usable or more)
✓The installer must be enrolled in the Oncor program and submit the rebate on your behalf
✓Installation must use approved battery equipment from Oncor's qualified product list
✓You must agree to allow Oncor limited demand-response access to the battery during peak grid events (this does not leave you without power)

Step-by-Step: How the Oncor Rebate Gets Back to You

1We design your solar + battery system and confirm you qualify based on your Oncor account
2We submit the pre-approval application to Oncor before installation begins
3Installation is completed and passes inspection
4We submit final documentation to Oncor including permits, photos, and equipment specs
5Oncor reviews and approves the submission (typically 4-8 weeks after installation)
6The rebate check is mailed directly to you, or applied as a bill credit depending on the program cycle

Is Battery Storage Worth It in DFW Without the Rebate?

DFW has experienced significant grid stress events in recent years. For homeowners who cannot lose power - those with medical equipment, young children, home offices, or simply those who went without power during the 2021 winter storm - battery storage provides genuine value beyond the economics.

Without the Oncor rebate, a single Tesla Powerwall adds roughly $11,000-$14,000 to a solar project and extends the payback period by 3-5 years. With the rebate, that payback extension shrinks to 1-2 years. If you are already buying solar, adding battery storage during the same installation (rather than later) saves $2,000-$4,000 in labor costs.

Pro tip: Oncor rebate funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis each program cycle. Waiting until summer when demand is high risks the rebate selling out. We recommend applying before April.

How Zencore Solar Handles the Oncor Rebate Paperwork

We are a certified Oncor Solar+Storage program participant. That means we handle the entire rebate process - pre-approval, post-installation submission, and follow-up with Oncor on your behalf. You do not deal with utility paperwork at all. The rebate check comes to you.

Find out if you qualify for the Oncor rebate and how much you could get back on a DFW battery installation.

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