What going electric actually costs.
EV charging, heat pumps, solar — real numbers from live public data (EIA, AAA, DOE), re-verified monthly and dated on every page. No hype, no sponsored rankings.
Cost per mile, U.S. average
EIA 18.83¢/kWh (Apr 2026) · AAA $3.81/gal (Jul 4, 2026) · 13,500 mi/yr
1 Live public sources
Every rate, price, and rebate is pulled from primary sources — EIA electricity data, AAA fuel prices, DOE and IRS guidance — not recycled blog claims.
2 Dated and shown
Each page displays when its numbers were last verified. When the federal charger credit expired on June 30, 2026, our pages said so that week.
3 Math you can check
Our calculators show their formulas and assumptions. Change any input — your state, your mileage, your quote — and see your real number.
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Solar Payback Period by State (2026)
Solar payback is 4.3 years in Hawaii and 18.8 in Idaho after the federal credit expired. Full 51-state table using August 2026 EIA rates.
SolarHow Many Solar Panels Do I Need? (2026 Calculator + Real Usage Data)
The average U.S. home uses 10,356 kWh a year and needs about 19 panels — an 8.1 kW system. Work out your own from your bill, not your square footage.
SolarSolar Lease vs Buy vs PPA in 2026 (After the Credit Moved)
Over 25 years a 12 kW system costs $30,720 in cash, $57,899–$79,523 leased or on a PPA, and $77,213 on a typical solar loan. Why financing can lose to leasing.
Water HeatingHeat Pump Water Heater Cost 2026: Installed Price & Payback
A heat pump water heater costs $3,200–$4,700 installed (avg $4,200) and cuts water heating from $767 to $202 a year. Payback: 5 years at the U.S. average rate.
SolarIs Solar Worth It in 2026? Run Your Own Numbers
Solar costs about 9.5¢/kWh over 25 years. Worth it depends on what your utility charges — 4 years to pay back in Hawaii, 19 in Idaho. Calculate yours.
SolarSolar Panel Cost in 2026 (After the Federal Credit Expired)
Home solar averages $2.60/watt — about $31,135 for a 12 kW system. With the 30% credit gone, the same system costs $9,216 more out of pocket than in 2025.
SolarIs There a Solar Tax Credit in 2026? What Actually Happened
The 30% federal solar credit (25D) expired December 31, 2025. If you buy solar in 2026 you get nothing federally — but leases, PPAs and some state credits still pay.
Heat PumpsHeat Pump vs Air Conditioner: Which Should You Get in 2026?
A heat pump is an AC that also heats. They cool identically and cost the same to run — the real difference is heating and about $1,000–$2,500 upfront.
Heat PumpsWhat Size Heat Pump Do I Need? (2026)
Rule of thumb: 1 ton (12,000 BTU) per ~500–600 sq ft, so a 2,000 sq ft home needs 3–4 tons. But the shortcut misses by 15–50% — here's why, and the real method.
EV ChargingCost to Charge a Tesla at Home (2026): 9 EVs Compared
Charging a Tesla Model 3 at home costs about $4.43 per 100 miles — roughly $50/month. See 2026 costs for 9 popular EVs from EPA efficiency data.
Heat PumpsDuctless Mini-Split Cost 2026: By Zone, Size & to Run
A ductless mini-split costs $2,500–$6,000 installed for one zone in 2026, more for multi-zone. See prices by zones, BTU size, and cost to run.
EV ChargingEV Charger Rebates 2026: What's Still Available by State
The federal 30C credit is gone. We re-verified every program: which utility rebates are still open, which just closed, and what a charger costs after each.
Heat PumpsHeat Pump Cost 2026: Installed Prices by Type
A central air-source heat pump costs $6,000–$13,000 installed in 2026. See prices by type and what changed with the federal tax credits.
Heat PumpsHeat Pump Rebates 2026: What's Left After 25C/25D
Federal heat pump tax credits expired Dec 31, 2025. See the HEAR rebate (up to $8,000) and state programs still available in 2026.
Heat PumpsHeat Pump vs Gas Furnace: Which Costs Less to Run?
It depends on your state. See the break-even electricity price and calculate your own heat pump vs gas furnace running cost for 2026.
Heat PumpsIs a Heat Pump Worth It in a Cold Climate? (2026)
Yes — modern cold-climate heat pumps heat effectively to -15°F. See the Maine data and whether it's worth it for your situation.
EV ChargingHow Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV at Home? All 50 States
Charging an EV at home costs $15.21 for a full charge — 5.8¢/mile vs 14.6¢ for gas, saving $1,194 a year. Verified 2026 electricity rates for all 50 states.
EV ChargingLevel 2 EV Charger Installation Cost 2026
A Level 2 home EV charger costs $800–$3,000 installed in 2026. See the full cost breakdown and what drives the price up or down.