About 1 minute
See what solar could mean for your electric bill.
Start with your ZIP code and typical monthly bill. Explore an initial bill-offset estimate, then choose whether you would like to discuss solar for your home.
- 1 min
- Your illustration
- 12
- Location guides
- $0
- To get started
Free to use. No obligation to buy. The illustration uses general assumptions. Actual results depend on your home, utility rates, and system costs.
A clearer starting point for going solar
Understand the numbers
See an illustration of the electricity costs solar could offset before equipment and financing costs.
Explore your options
Learn how system size, financing, and utility rules affect a proposal.
Choose your next step
Request a conversation when you are ready. You can use the estimate and guides without requesting a call.
How it works
Three steps. No account. You can stop after the illustration.
01
Enter your ZIP code and bill
Use a typical monthly amount. If your bills vary by season, an average of the past year is a useful starting point.
02
Explore the illustration
Review the bill-offset range and the assumptions behind it. It is a starting point for a conversation, not a roof assessment.
03
Request a call
Tell us about your home and choose a preferred time window. Our team or an installer in our network can contact you about your options.
What affects your solar savings?
Your electricity use, roof, utility plan, and installation price all matter. A useful proposal explains how much energy the system is expected to produce, how exported electricity is credited, and what you will pay to own or use the equipment.
About this estimate
The calculator illustrates a range from the bill you enter. It is a bill-offset illustration, not an installation quote or a savings forecast. State-average electricity prices and general sunlight assumptions illustrate system capacity. Your roof and utility plan have not been assessed.
We multiply your monthly bill by 12 and illustrate offsetting 70 to 90 percent of that annual amount before shade. A 77 percent performance factor stands in for ordinary losses. Some shade uses about 85% of the sunny figure. Mostly shaded uses about 60%. Those adjustments are simplified. They do not replace a shade assessment, and the resulting capacity is not a recommended system size.
The illustration does not model your utility's export credits or fixed charges. It excludes equipment, financing, maintenance, roof work, insurance, taxes, and incentives. It does not show a 20- or 25-year dollar figure. Multiplying the annual offset by 20 and by 25 would be simple arithmetic, not a forecast of future rates, degradation, or maintenance.
The calculator works for any matched U.S. ZIP code and uses that state's average. Location guides and installer introductions cover twelve states. A few rows from the table:
| State | Rate used | Peak sun hours |
|---|---|---|
| California | $0.314 / kWh | 5.5 per day |
| Texas | $0.154 / kWh | 5.3 per day |
| Florida | $0.152 / kWh | 5.2 per day |
| Connecticut | $0.293 / kWh | 4.0 per day |
| Pennsylvania | $0.193 / kWh | 4.0 per day |
| Illinois | $0.177 / kWh | 4.2 per day |
These are approximate inputs, not your utility tariff. Location notes live under solar by place.
Questions homeowners ask
Is the estimate free?
Yes. There is no charge from American Solar Savings to use the estimator or request a call. Equipment and installation have separate costs.
Do I need to share my phone number to see a result?
No. The first result uses your ZIP code and electric bill. Contact details are requested only if you continue toward requesting a call.
How accurate is the estimate?
It is a broad bill-offset illustration. It uses general assumptions rather than an assessment of your roof or utility plan, and it does not subtract system costs. An installer proposal should use your actual usage and site conditions.
Who will contact me?
Our team or an installer in our network may contact you if you request a call. Review the form's consent for the contact methods and parties covered.
Do you install solar panels?
No. We provide information and installer introductions. The company you hire is responsible for its proposal and installation work.
Are you a government program?
No. American Solar Savings is not a government agency and is not affiliated with a utility.
Explore solar for your home
Start with your ZIP code and average electric bill. You can review the illustration before deciding whether to request a call.