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176 Border Rd

Imperial, TX , 79743

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Your WattBuy Score

Energy Usage

1,171 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

750 lbs

Savings

$0

/mo

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Your energy costs

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Electricity

$192

/mo

Heating

$42

/mo

Gasoline

$512

/mo

Total

$746

/mo

Your energy costs

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Total

$746

/mo

Electricity

$192

/mo

Heating

$42

/mo

Gasoline

$512

/mo

Savings

$0

/mo

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Rooftop Solar

Enjoy renewable energy and lower your bill at the same time with rooftop solar. Rooftop solar systems use the sun's energy to generate electricity, which can help you to save money on your electricity bills and reduce your reliance on fossil fuels. Plus, with federal and state incentives available, installing a rooftop solar system can be a cost-effective investment that pays for itself over time. WattBuy has partnered with EnergySage to help you get the best deal on solar. Visit their website through the link provided to learn more about solar options for your home with zero commitment to buy anything.

The cost of solar in Imperial

Average solar panel installation

$20,529

Average monthly bill without solar

$192

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

9 years
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EV Chargers

Estimated Savings

$345

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$20

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

7 lbs

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$5

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$8

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

3 lbs

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$19

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

75 lbs

Water Heaters

Heat Pumps

Battery Backup

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $20,529. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 14050 kWh, and a 7.78 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $5.08/W, which we get from Tracking The Sun.

Solar production throughout the year

Solar installed at your house would generate different amounts of electricity during different months. We estimate that your production would vary from a high of 1290 kWh in March, to a low of 1100 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 7.78 kW sized system would produce 14050 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

The state of Texas generally uses Full retail (RE rate ~11.5-12¢ incl. fuel + regulatory adj.); monthly NEG cashout $0.0165 Oct-May / $0.0202 Jun-Sep, Full retail (~15¢ T-01 volumetric post-May-2026); monthly net production at Sch 48 Method A (~1.6¢ nominal, ~1.3¢ effective), Value of Solar Rate, Retail Rate (fixed - None), Obsolete — LP&L customers choose REP buyback plans, Retail Rate (fixed - 101/103), Export credit ~$0.045/kWh (see detail), Avoided wholesale cost, ~$0.042/kWh (Jul 2026), Retail Rate (fixed - RS-Pay), Retail Rate (fixed - ), Export credit ~$0.04/kWh (see detail), SPC $0.071921/kWh flat (eff 2026-03-01), Retail Rate (TOU - 202.1), Retail Rate (fixed - RATE 01, 02, 04 ), Retail Rate (fixed - R01), Retail Rate (fixed - RS), Returned Energy Rate, Retail Rate (fixed - A), Net Metering (Avoided Cost), Solar Buyback, Net Metering (retail offset, no excess credit), Export credit ~$0.037/kWh (see detail), Retail Rate (fixed - 01), Net Metering, Retail Rate (fixed - Rates 1 & 21), Retail Rate (fixed - R), Avoided Cost DER Program, Net Energy Metering, Monthly avoided cost ~2.5-3.4¢/kWh (tracks SPP; floats monthly), and Varies by REP ($0.03 to retail) for net metering. This means that when you produce more electricity than your house uses, the utility will pay you Full retail (RE rate ~11.5-12¢ incl. fuel + regulatory adj.); monthly NEG cashout $0.0165 Oct-May / $0.0202 Jun-Sep, Full retail (~15¢ T-01 volumetric post-May-2026); monthly net production at Sch 48 Method A (~1.6¢ nominal, ~1.3¢ effective), Value of Solar Rate, Retail Rate (fixed - None), Obsolete — LP&L customers choose REP buyback plans, Retail Rate (fixed - 101/103), Export credit ~$0.045/kWh (see detail), Avoided wholesale cost, ~$0.042/kWh (Jul 2026), Retail Rate (fixed - RS-Pay), Retail Rate (fixed - ), Export credit ~$0.04/kWh (see detail), SPC $0.071921/kWh flat (eff 2026-03-01), Retail Rate (TOU - 202.1), Retail Rate (fixed - RATE 01, 02, 04 ), Retail Rate (fixed - R01), Retail Rate (fixed - RS), Returned Energy Rate, Retail Rate (fixed - A), Net Metering (Avoided Cost), Solar Buyback, Net Metering (retail offset, no excess credit), Export credit ~$0.037/kWh (see detail), Retail Rate (fixed - 01), Net Metering, Retail Rate (fixed - Rates 1 & 21), Retail Rate (fixed - R), Avoided Cost DER Program, Net Energy Metering, Monthly avoided cost ~2.5-3.4¢/kWh (tracks SPP; floats monthly), and Varies by REP ($0.03 to retail) for the extra electricity.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 1 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 79743. And in the state of Texas, 14,139 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 28 solar installers that operate in Texas. WattBuy recommends EnergySage.

How We Crunch the Numbers

1
We estimate every home's electricity usage based on data from a number of public and private data sources, including your electricity distributor and the Department of Energy.
2
We overlay key information about where you live, including weather and climate data about your region, and housing data like when your home was built and how big it is.
3
To figure out your home's carbon footprint, we look at how electricity is generated in your state, like whether your electricity is coming more from coal (very carbon-intensive) or wind (carbon-free).

Using this data-driven approach, we have created a machine learning model that can estimate electricity usage and carbon footprint for every home in the US. We then use this information to recommend the best options for you, so you can feel good that WattBuy is recommending something truly personalized.

Our electricity estimations are trusted by our partners at The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, as well as many of the biggest consumer brands in the world.