About SunReckon

SunReckon helps US homeowners answer one expensive question honestly: does going solar actually pay off for me? We build transparent estimates from primary data and explain the trade-offs without trying to sell you anything.

Why we exist

Most “solar savings” tools are lead-generation funnels — they collect your contact details and quietly inflate savings (for example, by still subtracting a 30% federal tax credit that, for 2026 purchases, no longer exists). We wanted the opposite: a calculator and a set of guides that show the real number, cite their sources, and never require an email.

Who runs it

SunReckon's research and analysis are led by Nathan Pierce, lead solar analyst. Nathan models residential solar economics from primary data — EIA electricity rates, NREL sun-hours, DSIRE incentive records, and IRS tax guidance — and updates SunReckon's figures as the law and the market move.

We are an independent information site. We are not a solar installer, lender, or utility, and we do not provide financial advice. When we eventually add advertising or installer partnerships, they will be clearly labeled and will never change the numbers our calculator produces.

How we keep it accurate

Every figure traces back to a primary source — the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) for electricity rates, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for sun-hour data, DSIRE and state energy offices for incentives, and the IRS for federal tax rules. Read the full process in our editorial policy.

Get in touch

Spot an out-of-date number or have a question? Contact us — corrections are welcome and we update figures as the market and the law change.