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Is solar right for my home? — the 60-second fit quiz

Ten honest first-pass questions — roof, bill, exports and timing — with a verdict and next steps. Nothing leaves your browser.

Questions10
CalculationsRun in your browser
Time~60 sec

Ten questions, one verdict. This is a first-pass scorecard — your state rules and one real quote beat any quiz, but the shape of your situation shows in 60 seconds.

Use this free 60-second solar fit quiz to identify the main factors that can make solar a stronger or weaker fit for your home. Answer ten plain-English questions about your bill, roof, timing and export situation for instant next steps.

No email required. Instant browser-based planning math with clear assumptions.

What the quiz checks
  • Your roof situation
  • Typical monthly electric bill
  • Will you own this home for 6+ more years?
  • How old is the roof / when will you re-roof?
  • How does your utility treat what you send back?
  • How much do outages matter to you?
  • Your home's efficiency first, honestly:
  • Where do you live?
  • Do you want to own the system?
  • Financing mood right now:

What the quiz cannot tell you

Your real tilt, shading, rate plan and the installer's honesty. The estimator uses your bill and utility assumptions; the scorecard judges the quotes that follow. The quiz is the first 60 seconds, not the last word.

What this tool estimates

Use this free 60-second solar fit quiz to identify the main factors that can make solar a stronger or weaker fit for your home. Answer ten plain-English questions about your bill, roof, timing and export situation for instant next steps.

No email required. Results are calculated in your browser; use them as a planning estimate, not a guaranteed quote or savings forecast.

How the math works

The quiz is a transparent first-pass scoring framework, not a production or savings forecast. It weighs the homeowner inputs that commonly affect solar suitability, then points to the calculator or guide that can deepen the next question.

Key variables that change your result

Electricity use

Higher and steadier household electricity use can create more solar-offset opportunity.

Roof and shade

Usable roof area, direction and shading affect whether a system can produce what a bill-based estimate suggests.

Ownership timeline

Moving soon, financing terms or a pending roof replacement can change the value of an install.

Questions homeowners ask

Is solar worth it for my home?
Solar can be worth exploring when your roof, electric use, local rates and ownership timeline support it. This quiz is a first-pass screen, not a quote.
What do I need for the solar fit quiz?
You only need a practical sense of your electric bill, roof, shade, home plans and utility situation. No account or address is required.
Can a quiz replace a solar quote?
No. A real quote needs roof measurements, production modeling, utility rules and written equipment and financing terms.

State context matters

Find your state solar guide

Costs, incentives, export rules and payback inputs vary by state. Open your state guide before treating any calculator result as a buying decision.

Browse all 50 state guides