Oncor (TDU) Service Area
Solar + Battery Storage in McLennan County, TX
Get connected with licensed local solar installers across 3 cities in McLennan County. Make your own power, store it in battery backup, and stay powered through grid outages and summer heat events. VoltSol matches you with vetted local installers who handle the rest.
County Snapshot — McLennan County
Utility Rate
Oncor (TDU): Estimated $0.14/kWh residential rate. McLennan County is in the deregulated ERCOT market. Oncor delivers power as the wires-only Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU), but you choose your own Retail Electric Provider (REP) which sets your solar buyback rate. Solar export rates vary widely by REP and plan -- shop for a REP with a competitive solar buyback plan to maximize your savings. Illustrative residential rate range: $0.12-$0.16/kWh depending on REP and plan choice.
Permit Office
City of Waco Development Services (City of Waco (other cities and unincorporated areas have separate processes)). Typical turnaround: 2-6 weeks, varies by jurisdiction. Waco, Woodway, Hewitt, and other incorporated areas in McLennan County each have their own building departments. Permit timelines vary -- confirm with your local jurisdiction. Your installer manages the application.
Climate Zone
Hot-humid Central Texas: Hot summers with high cooling demand and mild winters. McLennan County sits along the Brazos River in Central Texas. Severe spring hailstorms are common. Winter Storm Uri (February 2021) caused multi-day statewide blackouts.
County Context
McLennan County is centered on Waco, a growing Central Texas city along the I-35 corridor. The hot climate drives high summer cooling loads, and solar helps offset air conditioning costs. Winter Storm Uri underscored the importance of battery backup for grid resilience.
Tax credit, exemption, and incentive information is general and subject to change. Consult a licensed tax professional and your county appraisal district (or equivalent local authority) for guidance specific to your situation.
Why Solar + Battery Storage in McLennan County?
Homeowners in McLennan County are served by Oncor (TDU), which has seen significant residential rate increases in recent years. Residential solar + battery storage offers a way to lock in energy costs at installation prices and protect against future rate hikes.
A solar + battery system combines rooftop panels, battery storage, and inverters to power your home's biggest loads — heating, cooling, and major appliances — while maximizing the power you make and use yourself, plus backup power during grid outages. A licensed local installer sizes and installs the system.
Most of Texas is a deregulated ERCOT market, so solar export (buyback) rates depend on the Retail Electric Provider and plan you choose — they can vary widely. In McLennan County, the reliable value is in storing and using your own power rather than depending on a favorable buyback rate. Ask your local installer about current interconnection and buyback options for your utility.