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Stop Guessing on Solar and EV Decisions.

Use data-driven tools to estimate payback, check quotes, and avoid expensive mistakes before you sign anything. Built for Texas homeowners.

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Verified Savings Generated

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Quotes Audited

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Avg Avoided Mistake

Live System Model

Energy Stack

ONLINE
82%
Grid Independence

Battery State

Discharging

Grid Load

0.2 kW

AVG SOLAR COST (CA)$2.85/W|
TESLA POWERWALL PRICE$15,000|
NEM 3.0 STATUSACTIVE|
CURRENT FED TAX CREDIT30%|
BATTERY PAYBACK9.2 YRS|
SCAM ALERT LEVELHIGH|
AVG SOLAR COST (CA)$2.85/W|
TESLA POWERWALL PRICE$15,000|
NEM 3.0 STATUSACTIVE|
CURRENT FED TAX CREDIT30%|
BATTERY PAYBACK9.2 YRS|
SCAM ALERT LEVELHIGH|
AVG SOLAR COST (CA)$2.85/W|
TESLA POWERWALL PRICE$15,000|
NEM 3.0 STATUSACTIVE|
CURRENT FED TAX CREDIT30%|
BATTERY PAYBACK9.2 YRS|
SCAM ALERT LEVELHIGH|

Interactive ROI Map

Hover the grid. Decode your market.

We hard-code the truth first, then connect APIs later. Start with a state. Read the economics. See the verdict.

Current target market: Texas

Field Tooltip

Texas

Electricity Rate

$0.17/kWh

Net Metering

Retail Credit Mixed

Avg Payback

7.5 Years

Verdict

BUY IF LOAD IS HIGH

Solar Viability

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The Problem

The Industry Hides the Truth.

These are real homeowner pain points disguised as “financing options” and “estimated savings.” We read the fine print so you don't have to.

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The 30% Dealer Fee

+$8,000 hidden

The financed price quietly explodes while the cash quote never appears on page one.

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The ‘Estimated’ Production Clause

Zero output guarantee

Installers promise savings with language that protects them if the system underperforms.

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The Escalator Rate Trap

+2.9% every year

A low monthly payment turns expensive when the agreement compounds faster than utility inflation.

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Get Your Free 1-Minute Payback Estimate.

Move through the funnel like a system check: location, bill, then unlock the report.

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EV Charger Matchmaker

Find Your Perfect Charger.

Do you drive more than 40 miles/day?

Is your panel 100A or 200A?

Do you have Time-of-Use rates?

Recommendation

Wallbox Pulsar Plus hardwired on a 60A breaker

Includes breaker guidance, smart scheduling value, and panel constraint awareness.

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Interactive House

Navigate the home like a system diagram.

Click the zone that matches your problem and jump straight to the correct intelligence pack.

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Solar Array Guide

Production modeling, azimuth sanity checks, and module quality filters.

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The Armory

Arm Yourself With Data.

Intelligence Packs
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Solar Decision-Maker’s Toolkit
$79
$1,000+ Value
  • ROI calculator
  • Scam report
  • Installer comparison sheet
  • Battery decision matrix
ESSENTIAL
Home EV Charging Blueprint
$49
Engineer-grade guidance
  • Panel capacity guide
  • TOU savings model
  • Charger selector
  • Permit checklist
QUICK START
Quote Sanity Check
$19
Fastest way to verify a proposal
  • Dealer fee formula
  • Offset audit
  • Cash vs finance analysis
  • Red-flag checklist

Intelligence

Research that protects your wallet.

Deep dives into the tricks, the math, and the gear — written for homeowners, not engineers.

SCAM ALERT

Why Dealer Fees Break the Economics of ‘0% APR’ Solar

A briefing on financed pricing, prepaid finance charges, and how to compare to true cash cost.

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MARKET ANALYSIS

Battery ROI Under NEM 3.0: When Backup Starts Printing Money

Load shifting, evening arbitrage, and the breakeven conditions most quotes ignore.

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TECH REVIEW

Top Rated Equipment 2026: Inverters, Batteries, and Charger Picks

The shortlist of gear we would install if it were our own house and our own money.

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Glossary of Greed

Know the language they use against you.

Every term decoded. Every trap explained. Every homeowner armed.

Social Proof

People don't want hype. They want numbers.

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