Electricity Market Structure in Burleson
Burleson is served by Oncor Electric Delivery for transmission and distribution services and participates in the ERCOT deregulated retail electricity market. Located at the intersection of Tarrant and Johnson counties south of Fort Worth, Burleson occupies a transitional position between the dense DFW suburban core and more rural-transitional territory in Johnson County.
Burleson falls within the ERCOT North Load Zone. Its position at the southern edge of the Tarrant County suburban network means that Burleson's distribution infrastructure interfaces with less densely served rural territory to the south and west. The Tarrant County portion of Burleson reflects the suburban grid characteristics of the broader Fort Worth south corridor, while the Johnson County portion transitions toward lower-density distribution architecture.
For additional context on Oncor Electric Delivery's role as the transmission and distribution operator in this market, see the Oncor Electric Delivery service territory analysis.
Solar Irradiation Context — Burleson
Burleson, Texas receives an estimated annual average solar irradiation in the range of 4.9 to 5.3 kWh per square meter per day, based on NREL National Solar Radiation Database reference data for the North Texas geographic zone. This translates to approximately 5.1 peak sun hours per day on an annualized basis, representing a moderately high solar resource consistent with the broader Texas solar production environment.
City-level irradiation data is applied in SunScore™ modeling as a primary energy yield input. No ZIP code-level or address-level irradiation claims are made on this page. Actual solar output at any specific property will vary based on roof pitch, azimuth, shading obstructions, and system configuration.
Utility Territory & Delivery Structure — Burleson
Oncor Electric Delivery serves Burleson as the regulated transmission and distribution operator under PUCT oversight. Oncor does not set retail electricity prices in the deregulated Texas market. Retail rates are established by competing retail electricity providers (REPs). The delivery charge component of a retail electricity bill — covering Oncor's transmission and distribution infrastructure — is regulated separately from the energy supply charge. SunScore™ projection modeling addresses the energy supply component of the retail bill only.
Retail Electricity Baseline — Burleson (EIA 2024 Reference Year)
Residential electricity rate modeling for Burleson uses EIA Form 861 data for the 2024 reference year within the Oncor delivery territory. Burleson's Tarrant County and Johnson County portions both fall within the same deregulated ERCOT market framework, with retail electricity competition reflecting the competitive dynamics of the broader North Texas region.
All rate references on this page derive from publicly available EIA Form 861 data for the 2024 reference year and represent historical average figures. They are not real-time rates, guaranteed future rates, or provider-specific quotes. Actual retail electricity prices in Burleson vary by retail electricity provider, contract type, and enrollment date. Consumers seeking current rate information may consult the Power to Choose portal maintained by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Avoided Cost & Export Compensation Context — Burleson
Avoided cost for Burleson is modeled using the ERCOT North Hub wholesale-proxy baseline, consistent with all other Oncor-territory North Texas cities. Solar self-consumption in Burleson avoids the applicable residential retail rate, while grid export is valued at wholesale-proxy levels substantially below retail.
In the ERCOT market, solar energy consumed on-site avoids the retail rate, while energy exported to the grid is compensated at or near wholesale-proxy levels — a materially lower value. SunScore™ projections distinguish between self-consumption and export scenarios. A detailed explanation of the avoided cost framework is available at Avoided Cost Explained.
Federal Incentive Layer — Burleson (ITC 30% Reference)
The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), currently structured at 30% of eligible system cost under the Inflation Reduction Act as of the 2024 reference year, is available to qualifying homeowners in Burleson who install eligible solar photovoltaic systems. This credit is non-refundable — it reduces federal income tax liability but does not generate a direct cash payment if the credit exceeds tax liability in the installation year. Unused credit may carry forward to subsequent tax years subject to applicable IRS rules.
The federal ITC is incorporated as an incentive layer input in SunScore™ modeled scenarios. GetSunScore does not provide tax advice. Homeowners should consult a qualified tax professional to assess eligibility.
Burleson homeowners in both Tarrant and Johnson county portions are eligible for the Texas property tax exemption on qualifying solar installations and the federal ITC at 30%. Texas does not mandate retail net metering. Solar export compensation is governed by individual retail electricity provider contracts. DSIRE's 2024 reference year records document the applicable Texas incentive framework.
Modeled Projection Context — Burleson
Burleson's position at the Tarrant-Johnson county boundary reflects a city that continues to expand outward into more rural-transitional territory, with newer outer-ring subdivisions in Johnson County alongside more established neighborhoods near the original Tarrant County city core.
The city's southward expansion trajectory has produced some of the larger residential lot sizes and newer construction found in the broader Oncor Tier-2 suburban ring, conditions that generally favor solar siting. Burleson's slightly more southern latitude within the DFW metropolitan area corresponds to marginally higher solar irradiation resource potential compared to the northern DFW suburbs, an effect captured within the irradiation range applied in SunScore™ modeling.
All SunScore™ projections are non-binding modeled scenarios. They do not constitute financial advice, a solar installation quote, or a guaranteed savings figure. Full methodology documentation is available at Methodology, Data Sources, and Assumptions.
Solar Installation Pathway in Burleson
Homeowners in Burleson who have reviewed GetSunScore's modeled solar savings projection and wish to proceed with installation evaluation may do so through the standard residential solar qualification and contractor evaluation process.
Homeowners evaluating solar installation in Burleson typically proceed through structured qualification and installer evaluation stages, beginning with a property assessment to confirm roof suitability, structural capacity, shading conditions, and utility interconnection eligibility under Oncor Electric Delivery's interconnection standards.
GetSunScore does not install solar systems, endorse specific solar contractors, or recommend providers. Qualified homeowners seeking installation evaluation may consult the installer directory referenced in GetSunScore's partner network documentation.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Burleson Solar Savings
Qualifying Burleson homeowners who install eligible solar systems may be eligible for the federal ITC at 30% of eligible system costs under the Inflation Reduction Act. This non-refundable credit reduces federal income tax liability, with carryforward provisions for unused amounts. GetSunScore does not provide tax advice; homeowners should consult a qualified tax professional to confirm eligibility.
Texas provides a property tax exemption for the assessed value added by a qualifying solar installation, per DSIRE's 2024 reference year incentive records. Burleson homeowners in both Tarrant and Johnson county portions may qualify under their respective county appraisal frameworks. Texas levies no personal income tax solar credit. Retail provider incentives, if any, should be confirmed directly.
SunScore™ projections for Burleson reference EIA Form 861 residential rate data for the 2024 reference year for the Oncor delivery territory. Both the Tarrant and Johnson county portions of Burleson fall within the same deregulated ERCOT North Texas market. Actual rates vary by retail provider and contract.
The SunScore™ Projection Engine applies NREL irradiation data for the Burleson geographic zone, EIA-derived rate baselines for the 2024 reference year, and publicly available residential performance assumptions to produce a modeled, non-binding estimated savings scenario. Burleson's southern DFW position and newer outer-ring construction profile are contextual factors in city-level modeling. Individual results will vary.
Burleson's transitional position between the DFW suburban core and rural Johnson County territory does not alter the solar incentive framework or ERCOT market dynamics applicable to homeowners. Retail electricity economics for residential solar in Burleson are consistent with the broader Oncor-territory deregulated market. The outer-ring development character and slightly southern latitude are reflected in SunScore™ modeling as contextual inputs within the city-level NREL irradiation range. Full methodology and assumptions are available at /methodology and /assumptions.