6 Clean Energy Calculators · Real Local Solar & Rate Data

Independent Clean Energy Calculators forYour Location

Model real-world performance, grid independence, and financial returns for rooftop solar, home batteries, heat pumps, and EV charging using empirical weather and utility tariff data.

Avg Solar Yield (PV & Storage)~1,450 kWh/kWpSatellite Solar Irradiance
Avg Heating Load (Heat Pump)~4,250 HDDNOAA Climate Normals
Avg Electricity Tariff (EV & Grid)~16.5 ¢/kWhRegional Retail Utility Averages
Why Generic Estimates Fail

Over 50% Solar Yield Variation Across the US

National rule-of-thumb averages miscalculate solar and heat pump economics. A standard 10 kW residential solar array generates roughly 18,500 kWh/year in sunny Phoenix, AZ, compared to approximately 10,500 kWh/year in Seattle, WA. Over 25 years of operation, this regional variance accounts for tens of thousands of dollars in avoided utility costs and net billing credits.

Southwest (e.g. Phoenix)~1,850 kWh/kWpTop Solar Harvest
Northwest (e.g. Seattle)~1,050 kWh/kWpHigher Heating Degree Days
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Hyper-Local Geodata

Automated calibration of solar irradiation, heating degree days, and utility rates by location.

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Engineering-Grade Calculations

Physics-based energy modeling without artificial installer markups or inflated claims.

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Clear Financial Framework

Evaluate real payback periods, utility bill offsets, and verified public incentive deductions.

⚡Clean Energy Calculators

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6 Tools Available

📍Regional Clean Energy Hubs

Select a tool focus and choose your city or metropolitan area:

New York City10001
Avg Solar Yield1383 kWh/kWp
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Los Angeles90002
Avg Solar Yield1625 kWh/kWp
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Brooklyn11201
Avg Solar Yield1384 kWh/kWp
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Chicago60499
Avg Solar Yield1362 kWh/kWp
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Queens11352
Avg Solar Yield1384 kWh/kWp
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Houston77001
Avg Solar Yield1583 kWh/kWp
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Phoenix85001
Avg Solar Yield1636 kWh/kWp
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Philadelphia19019
Avg Solar Yield1397 kWh/kWp
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San Antonio78201
Avg Solar Yield1589 kWh/kWp
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Manhattan10454
Avg Solar Yield1382 kWh/kWp
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San Diego92101
Avg Solar Yield1649 kWh/kWp
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The Bronx10451
Avg Solar Yield1381 kWh/kWp
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Dallas75201
Avg Solar Yield1528 kWh/kWp
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Jacksonville32099
Avg Solar Yield1573 kWh/kWp
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Fort Worth76101
Avg Solar Yield1529 kWh/kWp
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San Jose95025
Avg Solar Yield1565 kWh/kWp
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Austin73301
Avg Solar Yield1574 kWh/kWp
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Columbus43085
Avg Solar Yield1397 kWh/kWp
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Charlotte28130
Avg Solar Yield1483 kWh/kWp
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Indianapolis46201
Avg Solar Yield1400 kWh/kWp
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San Francisco94102
Avg Solar Yield1557 kWh/kWp
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Seattle98101
Avg Solar Yield1377 kWh/kWp
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Denver80201
Avg Solar Yield1521 kWh/kWp
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Washington20002
Avg Solar Yield1416 kWh/kWp
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Nashville37116
Avg Solar Yield1466 kWh/kWp
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Oklahoma City73101
Avg Solar Yield1479 kWh/kWp
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El Paso79901
Avg Solar Yield1667 kWh/kWp
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Boston02108
Avg Solar Yield1353 kWh/kWp
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Portland97201
Avg Solar Yield1415 kWh/kWp
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Detroit48201
Avg Solar Yield1354 kWh/kWp
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Las Vegas89101
Avg Solar Yield1586 kWh/kWp
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Memphis37501
Avg Solar Yield1485 kWh/kWp
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Louisville40201
Avg Solar Yield1428 kWh/kWp
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Baltimore21201
Avg Solar Yield1409 kWh/kWp
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Albuquerque87101
Avg Solar Yield1606 kWh/kWp
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Milwaukee53201
Avg Solar Yield1341 kWh/kWp
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Tucson85701
Avg Solar Yield1658 kWh/kWp
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Fresno93650
Avg Solar Yield1575 kWh/kWp
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Sacramento94203
Avg Solar Yield1542 kWh/kWp
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Atlanta30301
Avg Solar Yield1510 kWh/kWp
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Miami33106
Avg Solar Yield1656 kWh/kWp
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Omaha68101
Avg Solar Yield1373 kWh/kWp
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Raleigh27601
Avg Solar Yield1473 kWh/kWp
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Kansas City64101
Avg Solar Yield1413 kWh/kWp
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Long Beach90801
Avg Solar Yield1630 kWh/kWp
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Mesa85201
Avg Solar Yield1636 kWh/kWp
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Staten Island10301
Avg Solar Yield1386 kWh/kWp
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Colorado Springs80901
Avg Solar Yield1537 kWh/kWp
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🔬Open Data & Scientific Sources

No sales hype or inflated contractor metrics: Our calculations rely on verified public energy and meteorological databases:

NREL / NSRDB

Solar Irradiance Datasets

Satellite-derived Global Horizontal and Direct Normal Irradiance from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Solar Yield & Storage
NOAA Climate Normals

Heating Degree Days (HDD)

Multi-decade temperature baselines and heating degree day calculations to determine residential seasonal thermal load.

Heat Pump & Heating
EIA / OpenEI

Utility Tariff Rates

Empirical residential rate schedules from regional investor-owned and municipal utilities nationwide.

Electric Rates & EV
NREL SAM / ASHRAE

Performance Standards

Inverter efficiency modeling, battery degradation curves, and standard residential load profiles.

Financial ROI & Autarky

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Essential details on our data sources, mathematical models, and calculation standards:

Is GridKalk completely free to use?▼
Yes, every energy calculator and simulation tool on GridKalk is 100% free. There are no paywalls, locked premium tiers, or subscription fees.
Does GridKalk sell my contact information to solar installers?▼
No, absolutely not. Unlike typical comparison sites that act as lead generators selling homeowner phone numbers to high-pressure sales networks, GridKalk never asks for phone numbers or personal information.
Are GridKalk calculation models vendor-neutral?▼
Yes. GridKalk operates completely vendor-neutral and independent. We do not promote specific brands, take referral kickbacks, or use inflated utility escalation rates to exaggerate payback periods.
What happens to my location and house data?▼
Privacy is built into our architecture: simulations run 100% locally in your client browser. We do not store house profiles, street addresses, or financial data on our servers.
Do I need to sign up or create an account?▼
No. You can run all calculations immediately without creating an account, registering, or sharing an email address. Everything runs directly in your browser.
Where do the solar irradiance and climate data come from?▼
Our models utilize satellite irradiance data from NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) and regional weather stations, calculating accurate output based on localized solar hours, heating degree days, and utility rates.
How does combining rooftop solar, battery storage, and heat pumps impact utility bills?▼
Integrating solar production with home battery storage and high-efficiency heat pumps pushes household grid independence to 70% to 85% annually, significantly lowering electric bills under complex Time-of-Use (TOU) utility rate structures.
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