Updated for 2026 · no expired tax credits

Will going electric
actually pay off?

Honest calculators that tell you whether a heat pump, solar, or an EV saves you money — using your state's real energy prices.

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⚡ Built on real NREL + EIA data 📅 Current 2026 rules ✓ No sales pitch

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Heat pump

vs your gas, oil, propane, or electric heat — by state.

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Solar + battery

Real payback from self-use and time-of-use — no grid-sell myths.

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Electric car

Cost per mile to drive electric versus gasoline in 2026.

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Latest guides

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Heat Pump vs Propane: Is It Worth Switching in 2026?

Heat pumps run about 30–40% cheaper than a propane furnace. The real per-MMBtu math, savings, and payback.

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Home Electrification in 2026: The Complete Guide

Heat pumps, solar, batteries, EVs, induction — what each costs, whether it pays off, and what incentives are left.

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Is a Heat Pump Worth It in 2026?

What changed when the federal tax credit ended, and how to know if it pays off for your home.

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Does the Heat Pump Tax Credit Still Exist in 2026?

The federal credit expired — but up to $8,000 in state rebates may still be available. Here's where.

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Solar Payback by State in 2026 (Full Ranking)

We ranked all 50 states by real 2026 solar payback. See where panels still pay off — and where they barely do.

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Cheapest States to Own an EV in 2026

All 50 states ranked by EV charging cost. Cheapest is ~$610/yr; an EV beats gas in 49 of 50 states.

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Heat Pump vs Gas Furnace

Which is cheaper to run in 2026 — and which wins on total cost.

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Solar vs Staying on the Grid

Real 2026 payback now that the federal solar credit has expired.

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EV vs Gas Car

Cost per mile to drive electric versus gasoline in 2026.

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Induction vs Gas Stove

Efficiency, running cost, and indoor air quality compared.

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Where does solar pay off fastest?

Higher electricity prices and more sun mean solar pays for itself sooner. This is a directional guide — tap any state to get your real number.

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2026 rebates & incentives by state

The federal heat pump, solar, and EV credits expired at the end of 2025. See what's still available where you live — HEEHRA rebates (up to $8,000), utility programs, and more.

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Is solar worth it in your state?

Real 2026 cost, savings, and payback using each state's electricity price and solar yield:

Heat pumps by state

Local electricity and gas prices change the answer. Pick your state: