Is solar worth it for your house?
The solar tax credit changed in 2026, Duke Energy bills keep climbing, and Cincinnati homeowners are hearing too many conflicting installer claims. This is a two-minute assessment of your bill, your roof, your home, and how you'd pay. It tells you honestly whether solar is likely to pay for itself.
And if it is not a fit, we will say so.
The math for your house. No installer, no pressure.
Independent, not an installer
Cincinnati metro only
Two minutes, no obligation
Four things that decide the math
Whether solar pays off comes down to a few plain factors. The scorecard looks at each one for your specific home, not a national average.
Your Bill
What you pay Duke Energy now, and how fast it has been climbing. This sets what solar would actually offset.
Your Roof
Direction, age, and afternoon shade. A north-facing or heavily shaded roof changes the answer more than most people expect.
Your Home
Whether you own it, how long you plan to stay, and any HOA rules. Payback needs enough time to add up.
Your Options
How you would most likely pay: cash, loan, or something else. The payment path can make or break the return.
Meet Tom Schneider
Tom is an independent solar consultant in Cincinnati. He does not install panels and he does not work for anyone who does. His job is simple: run the numbers for your house and give you a straight answer. If solar is a smart move for you, he will show you why. If it is not, he will tell you plainly, no follow-up sales push.
I'd rather tell you solar isn't right for your house than sell you something that won't pay off.
Takes about two minutes. Cincinnati metro homeowners only. No obligation.