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 18.31¢/kWh (Jul 2026) · AAA $4.37/gal (Oct 10, 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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Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost 2026: 100 to 200 Amps
A 100-to-200-amp panel upgrade costs $1,300–$3,000 (avg $2,150); a full service upgrade with a new meter runs $1,500–$4,000+. The $600 tax credit is gone.
SolarSolar Payback Period by State (2026)
Solar payback is 4.7 years in Hawaii and 18.3 in Louisiana after the federal credit expired. Full 51-state table using EIA July 2026 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 $761 to $200 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 — 5 years to pay back in Hawaii, 18 in Louisiana. 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 $4.39 per 100 miles — roughly $49/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: $6,000–$13,000 Installed, by Type
Central heat pumps run $6,000–$13,000 installed in 2026; mini-splits from $2,500. Prices by type and size, plus what's left now the tax credit is gone.
Heat PumpsHeat Pump Rebates 2026: What's Left After 25C/25D
Federal heat pump tax credits expired Dec 31, 2025. HEAR still pays up to $8,000, but since Sept 1, 2026 not to replace a gas or oil system. What's left.
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 ChargingCost to Charge an EV at Home: $65/Month (2026, by State)
Charging an EV at home costs about $15.11 per full charge, or $65 a month for a typical driver. See your state's rate: $10.49 in LA to $39.60 in HI.
EV ChargingLevel 2 EV Charger Installation Cost 2026
Installing a Level 2 home EV charger costs $800–$3,000 plus $100–$800 for the charger in 2026. See the full cost breakdown and what drives the price.