Solar Savings Analysis — Fort Worth, Texas

Electricity Market Structure in Fort Worth

Fort Worth is served by Oncor Electric Delivery across the majority of its incorporated area, functioning as the transmission and distribution operator within a deregulated retail electricity framework under ERCOT jurisdiction.

Fort Worth's position within the ERCOT North Load Zone means that system-level pricing dynamics and grid congestion patterns are broadly similar to those observed in Dallas, though Fort Worth's lower density and larger share of single-family residential construction affects aggregate demand profiles.

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 — Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Texas receives an estimated annual average solar irradiation in the range of 4.9 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 — Fort Worth

Oncor Electric Delivery does not set retail electricity prices in the deregulated Texas market. Retail rates are established by competing retail electricity providers (REPs) operating under Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) oversight. The delivery charge component of a retail electricity bill — covering Oncor's transmission and distribution infrastructure — is regulated separately and appears as a line item in monthly billing. Solar savings projections on this platform address the energy supply component of the retail bill, not the regulated delivery charge component. Methodology detail is available at SunScore™ Projection Methodology.

Retail Electricity Baseline — Fort Worth (EIA 2024 Reference Year)

Residential electricity rates applicable to Fort Worth, derived from EIA Form 861 2024 reference year data, reflect the deregulated retail market conditions of the Oncor delivery territory. Competitive retail pricing in Tarrant County has historically produced rates generally comparable to other major North Texas markets.

All rate references on this page are derived 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 Fort Worth vary by retail electricity provider, contract type, and enrollment date. Consumers seeking current rate information should consult the Power to Choose portal maintained by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Avoided Cost & Export Compensation Context — Fort Worth

Avoided cost modeling for Fort Worth uses the ERCOT North Hub wholesale-proxy baseline. As with all ERCOT markets, the wholesale marginal price represents a substantially lower value than residential retail rates, which is a critical variable in understanding the economics of solar self-consumption versus export.

In the ERCOT market structure, the avoided cost concept is central to understanding the economic dynamics of solar energy for Texas homeowners. 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 used in this platform is available at Avoided Cost Explained.

Federal Incentive Layer — Fort Worth (ITC 30% Reference)

The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is available to qualifying homeowners in Fort Worth who install eligible solar photovoltaic systems. As of the 2024 reference year, the ITC is structured at 30% of eligible system cost under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This credit is non-refundable, meaning it reduces federal income tax liability but does not generate a direct cash payment if the credit amount 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 ITC application. A detailed explanation of the federal solar tax credit as it applies to Texas homeowners is available at Federal Solar Tax Credit Explained.

Fort Worth homeowners operate under the same Texas state incentive framework as the broader state: a property tax exemption for qualifying solar installations and eligibility for the federal ITC. Texas does not mandate net metering, and export compensation terms depend on the individual retail electricity provider.

Modeled Projection Context — Fort Worth

Fort Worth's residential solar context is shaped in part by its substantial base of newer suburban construction across Tarrant County, where roof age and orientation characteristics tend to be favorable for solar siting. The city's position on the western edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area also results in marginally different cloud cover patterns relative to central Dallas, which SunScore™ modeling captures through NREL's city-zone irradiation data.

SunScore™ projections for Fort Worth are generated by synthesizing NREL irradiation data for the Fort Worth 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. Results will vary based on actual system performance, roof characteristics, shading, consumption patterns, and future retail rate changes. Full methodology documentation, including data sources and modeling assumptions, is available at SunScore™ Projection Methodology, GetSunScore Data Sources, and Modeling Assumptions.

Solar Installation Pathway in Fort Worth

Homeowners in Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth 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.