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Energy and Systems costs, permits and services

Every energy and systems job Hometriva tracks, grouped the way trades and permit desks group them. Each service page carries a cost range, the trade involved and whether a permit typically applies.

Verified August 2026

Services tracked

Job families

Median typical cost

$1,500

Across this category

Tier 1 jobs

Deepest coverage

Highest-demand jobs in this category

Solar Panel System ReplacementTypical $26,000 · Solar contractor Standby Generator ReplacementTypical $12,000 · Generator dealer Solar Panel System InstallationTypical $26,000 · Solar contractor Standby Generator InstallationTypical $12,000 · Generator dealer

Solar

8 services

Solar Panel System Installation$15,000 – $45,000 Solar Panel System Replacement$15,000 – $45,000 Solar Panel System Maintenance$1,800 – $5,400 Solar Water Heater Installation$3,000 – $13,000 Solar Water Heater Replacement$3,000 – $13,000 Solar Water Heater Maintenance$360 – $1,560 Solar Attic Fan Installation$500 – $2,400 Solar Pool Heater Installation$2,500 – $11,000

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Generators

5 services

Standby Generator Installation$6,000 – $24,000 Standby Generator Replacement$6,000 – $24,000 Standby Generator Maintenance$720 – $2,880 Portable Generator Installation$500 – $3,200 Transfer Switch Installation$500 – $3,200

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Energy Efficiency

3 services

Energy Audit Inspection$12 – $54 Air Sealing Installation$500 – $3,600 Duct Sealing Installation$600 – $3,800

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Smart Home

5 services

Smart Home System Installation$1,200 – $10,000 Smart Home System Upgrade$960 – $8,000 Video Doorbell Installation$150 – $800 Video Doorbell Replacement$150 – $800 Smart Irrigation Controller Installation$250 – $1,400

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