Our Mission
SolarProGuide.com was built to make solar energy transparent and accessible to every American homeowner. We cut through the industry hype to deliver accurate, data-driven information about solar costs, incentives, and real-world savings — without the high-pressure sales tactics that dominate the industry.
Meet Our Editorial Team
James has 11 years of experience in the US residential solar industry, including roles at a regional solar installation company and a utility-scale project developer. He holds a NABCEP PV Technical Sales certification and has analyzed over 3,000 solar proposals across 40+ states. He leads SolarProGuide's pricing research, calculator models, and city guide editorial standards.
Rachel specializes in federal and state solar policy, tracking IRS guidance on the Investment Tax Credit, state-level incentive programs, and utility net metering rules. Before joining SolarProGuide, she worked as a policy analyst at a clean energy advocacy nonprofit. She ensures every incentive listed on our state and city pages is current and accurate.
What We Cover
- City-specific solar cost guides for 100+ US cities — with real local installer pricing data
- State-by-state solar incentive guides updated quarterly
- Free solar calculators: cost, savings, ROI, payback period, and tax credit estimators
- Independent product comparisons: inverters, panels, batteries, and financing options
- Expert guides on the full solar journey — from first quote to interconnection
Our Editorial Standards
Every piece of content on SolarProGuide is written or reviewed by a solar industry professional. We update our pricing data quarterly using installer surveys, SEIA industry reports, and EIA utility rate data. When we include affiliate links or lead-generation partnerships, we disclose them clearly. Our editorial decisions are never influenced by advertisers.
We fact-check all incentive data against primary sources (IRS guidance, state revenue agency bulletins, utility program pages). If you spot an error, contact us — we take accuracy seriously and will correct it within 48 hours.
Data Sources We Use
- Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) — national installation and pricing benchmarks
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Tracking the Sun dataset
- U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) — electricity rate data by state and utility
- NREL National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB) — peak sun hours by location
- EnergySage Solar Marketplace — quarterly installer quote benchmarks
- IRS Publication 5695 — Residential Clean Energy Credit guidance
Contact & Corrections
For editorial inquiries, data corrections, or partnership questions: visit our contact page. We respond to all media inquiries within one business day.