About
Home battery payback across ten US states, priced on 2026 rules.
Why this site exists. Many battery payback calculators still assume a federal tax credit that no longer applies to homeowner-owned systems placed in service after 2025-12-31. This one prices storage on the rules actually in force: time-of-use spreads, NEM 3.0 export values, and the incentive landscape as it stands.
Editorial process
- AI-assisted drafting of structure and copy.
- Human verification of every policy and price claim against primary sources.
- Source and as-of date published for every data point used in the calculator.
- Periodic re-verification of rates and incentive status; the footer date reflects the oldest dataset in the build.
Who is behind it
The BatteryPayback Team
An independent, editorially run project. No installer, manufacturer or lender sponsors or reviews the content.
Contact
support@batterypayback.net — corrections are welcome, and errors that change a result get fixed and re-dated.
Disclaimer
This tool provides estimates for educational purposes only. It is not financial, tax, or installation advice. Battery economics depend on your home, your tariff, your usage pattern and your installer's quote. Incentive programs change and eligibility is specific to your circumstances. Consult a licensed contractor and a tax professional before making purchasing decisions, and verify incentive status with the program administrator.