Dean Mahmoud
Chief Executive Officer
Expertise:
Solar Installer Market | Solar Pricing & Financing | Installer Verification
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Drexel University
About Dean Mahmoud
Dean Mahmoud is the CEO of EcoGen America. Since 2021, he has worked on connecting homeowners with residential solar installers, with direct industry relationships informing his coverage of pricing, financing and the questions homeowners should ask before choosing a provider.
His solar experience centers on the installer market: how companies serve different locations, how offers are presented and why the written details of equipment, warranties and payment terms matter. He maintains the EcoGen Verified Installer Methodology, which sets out the checks behind the site’s verification badge. A badge, a commercial partnership and an editorial ranking are distinct; the relevant methodology and disclosure explain each.
Dean’s published work includes the New Jersey solar cost guide and Camden solar installer guide. His cost coverage uses research that readers can explore through the EcoGen Solar Database and cost methodology.
Dean studied business administration at Drexel University. His LinkedIn profile describes his broader business background. Because his role includes commercial relationships, readers can also consult how EcoGen makes money and our editorial independence standards.
Areas of Expertise
Solar Installer Market
Works with residential solar installation companies and homeowner introductions, with solar-market experience dating to 2021.
Solar Pricing & Financing
Writes about the costs and terms homeowners need to compare, including local pricing, financing and installer offers.
Installer Verification
Maintains the published EcoGen Verified Installer Methodology, separating badge requirements from commercial participation and rankings.
Recent Articles by Dean Mahmoud
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September 25, 2026Cost of Solar Panels in New Jersey (2026): How Much You’ll Really Pay
Last June, New Jersey utility customers opened bills that ran 17% to 20% higher after the state’s annual power auction raised supply rates. The 2026 auction held rates flat, but the jump had already taken hold: at a statewide average of 23.23¢/kWh-hour, New Jersey households now pay 29.7% more for electricity than the typical American home.
That rate is the reason solar still works here, even though the 30% federal tax credit disappeared for owned systems on January 1, 2026. A typical New Jersey system costs $17,286 before incentives and pays for itself in 7.0 years on the statewide average.
The price itself is ordinary. What sets New Jersey apart is its rate, its net-metering rules, and a 15-year SuSI payment worth $612 a year. Those decide what solar costs you here.
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September 30, 2026
¿Cuánto Cuestan las Placas Solares en Puerto Rico? (2026)
Ningún instalador de la isla publica un precio, pero sí puedes saber al centavo lo que pagas hoy por la luz. Empieza por ahí. -
September 25, 2026
What Solar Panels Cost in Wyoming (2026): The 8 kW Benchmark
An 8 kW system in Wyoming runs $24,000 to $29,000 before incentives, at about $3.33 per watt installed. The federal 30% residential credit is gone and no state rebate exists, so the question is whether locking in your electricity cost now, while Rocky Mountain Power’s rates climb 3.3% a year with another 8.8% increase already filed, justifies a commitment that takes 12 to 18 years to pay back.
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September 25, 2026
What Solar Panels Really Cost in Virginia (2026)
Virginia systems run big because Virginia bills run big. The per-watt price sits under the national average, and the April ruling kept net metering whole. -
September 25, 2026
Vermont Solar Costs: The State That Raised the Rate
Most states cut what they pay for rooftop solar this year. Vermont raised it, and one of the shortest paybacks in the country followed. -
September 25, 2026
Tennessee Solar Costs Are Set by TVA, Not the State
A federal corporation sets the price of your surplus, and it pays about a quarter of what you pay to buy the same power back. -
September 30, 2026
Puerto Rico Solar Panel Prices: Why Nobody Posts One
Nine of ten rooftops here carry a battery, which is what makes an island quote impossible to compare with a mainland one. Start from the rate instead: 29.24¢ per kilowatt-hour, and the reason it just fell. -
September 25, 2026
Oklahoma Solar Costs and the 125% Ceiling on Your System
Fifth-cheapest hardware in the country, and a rule that lets your old bills decide how much of it you may build. -
September 25, 2026
Average Solar Panel Cost in Ohio (2026)
A rooftop solar system in Ohio costs $2.79 per watt installed, which puts the typical 7.68 kW system at $21,425. In 2026 that is also the final number: the federal residential credit pays nothing on a purchase, so there is no 30% reduction sitting underneath the sticker price. Ohio sits mid-market, 3.8% below the U.S. average, so what you negotiate on the invoice is the part of the decision you control.
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September 25, 2026
Nebraska Solar Costs: The Hardest Math in the Country
The highest install prices in America against the 49th cheapest power. Nebraska solar is a genuinely hard case, and the numbers below show exactly where it still works. -
September 25, 2026
Missouri Solar Costs and the Twelve-Month Credit Clock
Full retail netting with an expiry date attached. In Missouri the credit you bank in spring can be gone before winter needs it, and that decides your system size. -
September 25, 2026
Michigan Solar Costs: The Two-Price Meter Explained (2026)
Michigan meters solar at two prices, and the gap between them decides your payback. Buy on timing and a fair per-watt bid, not on brochure math.
