Start here · 3 questions, in order
The path every Pittsburgh homeowner should walk.
Answer these three before you request a single quote. Each guide takes under ten minutes.
- 14 min
Does solar even work here?
Clouds, snow, and roof orientation — what actually moves output in Western PA.
Read the climate guide → - 27 min
What will it cost me?
Real $/watt ranges, what drives a quote up, and how to compare proposals.
Read the cost guide → - 35 min
How does my bill change?
Net metering, true-ups, and the fixed charges that never go away.
Read the net metering guide →
What a Pittsburgh solar quote looks like in 2026.
Read the full breakdown →- Price per watt
- $2.60–2.75The range most Greater Pittsburgh quotes land in.
- System size
- 6–8 kWTypical for a single-family home in the metro.
- Total, before programs
- $16–22kEquipment and roof complexity move it up or down.
- Federal 25D credit
- $0No longer applies to owner-purchased systems in 2026.
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