Dataset
Solar Worth-It rankings by state.
A transparent preview of the state-level dataset. Full county-level precompute belongs in Turso once production data is ready.
- Measures compared
- Worth-It Score, payback range, electricity rate, policy context, 25-year net estimate, and review date.
- Source basis
- Public solar production, electricity, installed-cost, and policy datasets are cited through the attribution page.
- Best use
- Compare state-level economics before running a calculator scenario or reviewing local quote assumptions.
- Not included
- Roof shade, local installer pricing, household usage shape, financing terms, and tax-specific eligibility.
State solar payback ranking table
Compare states by score, payback range, electricity rate, policy context, and last reviewed date.
- states ranked
- 51
- public source groups
- 4
- latest review date
| 1 | HawaiiHI | 95 - Exceptional | 5-8 yrs | 42.3c/kWh | Program capped | $78k | |
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| 2 | MassachusettsMA | 90 - Exceptional | 7-10 yrs | 30.6c/kWh | Retail net metering | $54k | |
| 3 | New YorkNY | 84 - Strong | 7-11 yrs | 25.4c/kWh | Retail net metering | $51k | |
| 4 | ConnecticutCT | 83 - Strong | 7-11 yrs | 29.1c/kWh | Buyback tariff | $50k | |
| 5 | CaliforniaCA | 82 - Strong | 8-12 yrs | 31.8c/kWh | NEM 3.0 | $49k | |
| 6 | New JerseyNJ | 82 - Strong | 7-11 yrs | 22.1c/kWh | Retail net metering | $48k | |
| 7 | Rhode IslandRI | 80 - Strong | 8-12 yrs | 28.4c/kWh | Retail net metering | $51k | |
| 8 | ArizonaAZ | 79 - Strong | 8-12 yrs | 15.2c/kWh | Net billing | $44k | |
| 9 | New HampshireNH | 76 - Strong | 9-13 yrs | 25.2c/kWh | Retail net metering | $41k | |
| 10 | FloridaFL | 76 - Strong | 9-13 yrs | 13.9c/kWh | Retail net metering | $32k | |
| 11 | New MexicoNM | 73 - Strong | 9-13 yrs | 14.4c/kWh | Retail net metering | $43k | |
| 12 | MarylandMD | 72 - Strong | 9-13 yrs | 15.1c/kWh | Retail net metering + SREC | $36k | |
| 13 | ColoradoCO | 72 - Strong | 9-13 yrs | 14.2c/kWh | Retail net metering | $37k | |
| 14 | NevadaNV | 72 - Strong | 8-12 yrs | 12.3c/kWh | Retail net metering | $36k | |
| 15 | MaineME | 71 - Moderate | 8-12 yrs | 24.6c/kWh | Retail net metering | $38k | |
| 16 | PennsylvaniaPA | 71 - Moderate | 9-13 yrs | 18.1c/kWh | Retail net metering | $29k | |
| 17 | North CarolinaNC | 71 - Moderate | 10-14 yrs | 12.3c/kWh | Retail net metering | $24k | |
| 18 | VermontVT | 70 - Moderate | 9-13 yrs | 23.8c/kWh | Net metering (group) | $38k | |
| 19 | Washington DCDC | 69 - Moderate | 9-13 yrs | 16.3c/kWh | Retail net metering + SREC | $44k | |
| 20 | DelawareDE | 68 - Moderate | 10-14 yrs | 17.3c/kWh | Retail net metering | $34k | |
| 21 | MichiganMI | 68 - Moderate | 9-13 yrs | 17.3c/kWh | Retail net metering | $28k | |
| 22 | TexasTX | 68 - Moderate | 10-14 yrs | 14.9c/kWh | Utility dependent | $34k | |
| 23 | WisconsinWI | 66 - Moderate | 9-14 yrs | 17.4c/kWh | Retail net metering | $29k | |
| 24 | GeorgiaGA | 64 - Moderate | 10-15 yrs | 13.2c/kWh | Retail net metering | $23k | |
| 25 | IllinoisIL | 63 - Moderate | 10-14 yrs | 14.4c/kWh | Retail net metering | $24k | |
| 26 | OhioOH | 63 - Moderate | 10-14 yrs | 14.0c/kWh | Retail net metering | $21k | |
| 27 | VirginiaVA | 63 - Moderate | 11-15 yrs | 13.0c/kWh | Retail net metering | $21k | |
| 28 | MinnesotaMN | 62 - Moderate | 10-14 yrs | 14.2c/kWh | Retail net metering | $22k | |
| 29 | South CarolinaSC | 61 - Moderate | 9-14 yrs | 13.9c/kWh | Retail net metering | $30k | |
| 30 | IndianaIN | 57 - Moderate | 11-15 yrs | 14.2c/kWh | Net billing (surplus) | $18k | |
| 31 | AlaskaAK | 56 - Moderate | 11-15 yrs | 24.8c/kWh | Retail net metering | $27k | |
| 32 | KansasKS | 56 - Moderate | 11-15 yrs | 12.1c/kWh | Retail net metering | $24k | |
| 33 | UtahUT | 55 - Moderate | 11-15 yrs | 10.4c/kWh | Net billing | $13k | |
| 34 | IowaIA | 55 - Moderate | 11-15 yrs | 13.3c/kWh | Retail net metering | $22k | |
| 35 | MissouriMO | 52 - Weak | 12-16 yrs | 13.1c/kWh | Retail net metering | $19k | |
| 36 | OregonOR | 50 - Weak | 13-17 yrs | 11.3c/kWh | Retail net metering | $10k | |
| 37 | MontanaMT | 48 - Weak | 13-17 yrs | 11.4c/kWh | Retail net metering | $17k | |
| 38 | NebraskaNE | 46 - Weak | 14-18 yrs | 11.2c/kWh | Varies by public utility | $9k | |
| 39 | ArkansasAR | 46 - Weak | 13-18 yrs | 10.5c/kWh | Retail net metering | $15k | |
| 40 | South DakotaSD | 45 - Weak | 14-18 yrs | 11.4c/kWh | Retail net metering | $20k | |
| 41 | LouisianaLA | 44 - Poor | 14-18 yrs | 10.4c/kWh | Retail net metering | $13k | |
| 42 | OklahomaOK | 44 - Poor | 14-18 yrs | 10.4c/kWh | Net billing (utility) | $14k | |
| 43 | KentuckyKY | 43 - Poor | 15-20 yrs | 10.4c/kWh | Net metering (capacity cap) | $11k | |
| 44 | IdahoID | 43 - Poor | 15-20 yrs | 10.3c/kWh | Retail net metering | $11k | |
| 45 | West VirginiaWV | 42 - Poor | 15-20 yrs | 12.0c/kWh | Retail net metering | $11k | |
| 46 | North DakotaND | 41 - Poor | 16-22 yrs | 10.1c/kWh | Retail net metering | $8k | |
| 47 | WashingtonWA | 38 - Poor | 17-24 yrs | 10.4c/kWh | Retail net metering | $9k | |
| 48 | AlabamaAL | 37 - Poor | 14-18 yrs | 13.4c/kWh | Avoided cost buyback | $11k | |
| 49 | WyomingWY | 36 - Poor | 16-22 yrs | 10.1c/kWh | Retail net metering | $7k | |
| 50 | TennesseeTN | 35 - Poor | 18-24 yrs | 11.1c/kWh | TVA Generation Partners | $5k | |
| 51 | MississippiMS | 33 - Poor | 16-22 yrs | 11.3c/kWh | Avoided cost buyback | $6k |