Solar Savings Analysis — Flower Mound, Texas

Electricity Market Structure in Flower Mound

Flower Mound is served by Oncor Electric Delivery for transmission and distribution and participates in the ERCOT deregulated retail electricity market. Located in both Denton and Tarrant counties in the northwestern DFW suburban corridor, Flower Mound is characterized by planned residential development and above-average household income.

Flower Mound is classified within the ERCOT North Load Zone. The town's predominantly residential character — with limited industrial or heavy commercial load — produces a load profile weighted heavily toward residential demand, particularly during peak summer cooling periods. Solar production in Flower Mound correlates well with this afternoon peak demand pattern.

For additional context on Oncor Electric Delivery's role as the transmission and distribution operator in this market, see the Oncor Electric Delivery utility authority node.

Solar Irradiation Context — Flower Mound

Flower Mound, Texas receives an estimated annual average solar irradiation in the range of 4.8 to 5.2 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 5.0 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 — Flower Mound

Oncor Electric Delivery serves Flower Mound 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, not the regulated delivery charge. Methodology detail is available at SunScore™ Projection Methodology.

Retail Electricity Baseline — Flower Mound (EIA 2024 Reference Year)

Residential electricity rate modeling for Flower Mound references EIA Form 861 data for the 2024 reference year within the Oncor delivery territory. The town's location across Denton and Tarrant counties does not produce materially different retail rate outcomes, as both portions fall within the same deregulated ERCOT market framework.

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 Flower Mound 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 — Flower Mound

Avoided cost for Flower Mound is modeled using the ERCOT North Hub wholesale-proxy baseline. Solar self-consumption in Flower Mound's residential market avoids the applicable retail rate, while grid export is valued at wholesale-proxy levels considerably below retail. Given Flower Mound's high residential consumption profile, self-consumption ratios are modeled with particular emphasis in SunScore™ scenarios.

In the ERCOT market structure, 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 in the modeled output. A detailed explanation of the avoided cost framework is available at Avoided Cost Explained.

Federal Incentive Layer — Flower Mound (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 Flower Mound 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 amounts may carry forward to subsequent tax years subject to applicable IRS rules.

The federal ITC is incorporated as an incentive layer input in SunScore™ projected payback and return scenarios. GetSunScore does not provide tax advice. Homeowners should consult a qualified tax professional to assess personal eligibility and application. A detailed explanation is available at Federal Solar Tax Credit Explained.

Modeled Projection Context — Flower Mound

Flower Mound's reputation as a premier planned residential community in the northwest DFW corridor is reflected in its above-average home sizes, above-average electricity consumption, and a housing stock that is predominantly from the 1990s through 2010s — a range that produces broadly favorable solar siting conditions. The town's Master Planned zoning heritage means that many subdivisions were developed with consistent lot layouts and architectural standards, though HOA governance in many Flower Mound communities introduces installation consideration layers beyond the technical and economic scope of SunScore™ projections. Texas law governs the interaction between HOAs and solar installation rights, a topic referenced in GetSunScore's Modeling Assumptions document.

SunScore™ projections for Flower Mound are generated by synthesizing NREL irradiation data for the Flower Mound geographic zone, EIA Form 861 rate baselines for the 2024 reference year, publicly available residential system performance assumptions, and applicable federal and state incentive layer inputs. The output is a modeled estimated savings range expressed as an annual and cumulative scenario over a defined projection horizon.

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 SunScore™ Projection Methodology, GetSunScore Data Sources, and Modeling Assumptions.

Solar Installation Pathway in Flower Mound

Homeowners in Flower Mound 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.

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.