Dean Mahmoud
Expertise:
Residential Solar Energy | Industry Trends | Solar Company Partnerships
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Drexel University
About Dean Mahmoud
Dean Mahmoud is the CEO of EcoGen America, driven by the mission of making solar energy clear, accessible, and rewarding for homeowners across the nation. Bringing over 14 years of experience launching and scaling technology companies, Dean leads EcoGen America with a focus on operational excellence and digital transparency. His leadership ensures EcoGen delivers unbiased education and efficient connections to America’s top-rated solar installers, empowering homeowners to make confident, financially sound decisions.
Areas of Expertise
Residential Solar Energy
Comprehensive analysis of home solar system sizing, equipment selection, and long-term energy yields.
Incentives & Financing
Expert guidance on navigating the Federal ITC, state-specific rebates, and SREC programs to maximize ROI.
Renewable Energy Policy
In-depth research and reporting on the latest legislative changes impacting solar homeowners nationwide.
Recent Articles by Dean Mahmoud
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August 12, 2026How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in New Jersey? (2026 Price Guide)
Last June, New Jersey utility customers opened bills that ran 17 to 20 percent 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 cents per kilowatt-hour, New Jersey households now pay 29.7 percent more for electricity than the typical American home.
That rate is the reason solar still works here, even though the 30 percent 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 6.9 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 $675 a year. Those decide what solar costs you here.
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August 18, 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. -
August 7, 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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August 18, 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. -
August 18, 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. -
August 18, 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. -
August 18, 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. -
August 18, 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. -
August 7, 2026
The Cost of Solar Panels in Ohio (2026 Guide)
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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August 18, 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. -
August 18, 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. -
August 18, 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.
