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Lowell, MA , 01851

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Average Bill

$187

Energy Usage

974 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

610 lbs

Rooftop Solar

Harness the power of rooftop solar and reap the benefits of renewable energy. Lower your electricity bills, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and energy companies, and take advantage of cost-effective investments with federal and state incentives. Switching to rooftop solar is a sustainable solution that pays off in the long run.

The cost of solar in Lowell

Average solar panel installation

$30,537

Average monthly bill without solar

$187

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

7 years
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Yes

No, I rent

Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$8

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

EV Chargers

Electricity Plans

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

421 lbs

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$5

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Heat Pumps

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$19

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

61 lbs

Water Heaters

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$20

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

5 lbs

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $30,537. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 11690 kWh, and a 8.65 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $3.68/W, which we get from Tracking The Sun.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for National Grid are 19¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $2,243 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 8.95 years. If the costs of National Grid electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 8.69 years.

Solar production throughout the year

Solar installed at your house would generate different amounts of electricity during different months. We estimate that your production would vary from a high of 1120 kWh in July, to a low of 700 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 8.65 kW sized system would produce 11690 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

You may be eligible for a state tax credit of $1,000, from the state of Massachusetts.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 78 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 01851. In your city, Lowell, 339 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of Massachusetts, 15,368 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 18 solar installers that operate in Massachusetts. WattBuy recommends Modernize, RGR Marketing, Palmetto, EnergyPal NX, and EnergySage.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

National Grid

Residential EV Charging Upgrade Program - Home Wiring Rebate (2-4 Units)

$1,400

—

—

National Grid

Residential EV Charging Upgrade Program - Home Wiring Rebate (2-4 Units)

Value

$1,400

Max

—

Likely

—

National Grid

Residential EV Charging Infrastructure Program - 2-4 Unit Building Standard

$1,400

—

—

National Grid

Residential EV Charging Infrastructure Program - 2-4 Unit Building Standard

Value

$1,400

Max

—

Likely

—

Eversource Energy West

Eversource Residential EV Charging Program - Standard Rate Small Multi-Family

$1,400

—

—

Eversource Energy West

Eversource Residential EV Charging Program - Standard Rate Small Multi-Family

Value

$1,400

Max

—

Likely

—

National Grid

Residential EV Charging Upgrade Program - Wiring Upgrade (Environmental Justice)

$1,000

—

—

National Grid

Residential EV Charging Upgrade Program - Wiring Upgrade (Environmental Justice)

Value

$1,000

Max

—

Likely

—

National Grid

Residential EV Charging Upgrade Program - Wiring Upgrade (Single Family)

$700

—

—

National Grid

Residential EV Charging Upgrade Program - Wiring Upgrade (Single Family)

Value

$700

Max

—

Likely

—

Eversource Energy West

Eversource Residential EV Charging Program - Standard Rate Single-Family

$700

—

—

Eversource Energy West

Eversource Residential EV Charging Program - Standard Rate Single-Family

Value

$700

Max

—

Likely

—

National Grid

Off-Peak Charging Program Enrollment Incentive

$50

—

—

National Grid

Off-Peak Charging Program Enrollment Incentive

Value

$50

Max

—

Likely

—

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Mass Save

Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate (Whole-Home)

$13,500

—

—

Mass Save

Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate (Whole-Home)

Value

$13,500

Max

—

Likely

—

Mass Save

Heat Pump Rebates

$10,000

—

—

Mass Save

Heat Pump Rebates

Value

$10,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Mass Save

Whole-Home Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

$2,650/ton

$8,500

$8,500

Mass Save

Whole-Home Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

Value

$2,650/ton

Max

$8,500

Likely

$8,500

Mass Save

Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate (Partial-Home)

$2,000/ton

$13,500

$10,000

Mass Save

Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate (Partial-Home)

Value

$2,000/ton

Max

$13,500

Likely

$10,000

Mass Save

Partial-Home Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

$1,125/ton

$8,500

$5,625

Mass Save

Partial-Home Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

Value

$1,125/ton

Max

$8,500

Likely

$5,625

Mass Save

Heat Pump Sizing Bonus

$500

—

—

Mass Save

Heat Pump Sizing Bonus

Value

$500

Max

—

Likely

—

Mass Save

Residential Energy Efficiency Programs - Air-Source Heat Pump (Basic)

$250/ton

$2,500

$1,250

Mass Save

Residential Energy Efficiency Programs - Air-Source Heat Pump (Basic)

Value

$250/ton

Max

$2,500

Likely

$1,250

Ongoing Programs

Battery

Who

Program

Value

National Grid

ConnectedSolutions Battery DR

$275/kW/summer

National Grid

ConnectedSolutions Battery DR

Value

$275/kW/summer

National Grid

ConnectedSolutions

$275/year

National Grid

ConnectedSolutions

Value

$275/year

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

National Grid

Off-Peak EV Charging Program

$0.05/kWh off-peak credi

National Grid

Off-Peak EV Charging Program

Value

$0.05/kWh off-peak credi

Smart Thermostat

Who

Program

Value

Mass Save

ConnectedSolutions

$275/kW

Mass Save

ConnectedSolutions

Value

$275/kW

ecobee

Community Energy Savings

$50/year typical

ecobee

Community Energy Savings

Value

$50/year typical

Google Nest

Rush Hour Rewards

$40/year typical

Google Nest

Rush Hour Rewards

Value

$40/year typical

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Massachusetts

Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) 3.0

$0.03/kWh

Massachusetts

Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) 3.0

Value

$0.03/kWh

How We Crunch the Numbers

1
We estimate every home's electricity usage based on data from a number of public and private data sources, including your electricity distributor and the Department of Energy.
2
We overlay key information about where you live, including weather and climate data about your region, and housing data like when your home was built and how big it is.
3
To figure out your home's carbon footprint, we look at how electricity is generated in your state, like whether your electricity is coming more from coal (very carbon-intensive) or wind (carbon-free).

Using this data-driven approach, we have created a machine learning model that can estimate electricity usage and carbon footprint for every home in the US. We then use this information to recommend the best options for you, so you can feel good that WattBuy is recommending something truly personalized.

Our electricity estimations are trusted by our partners at The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, as well as many of the biggest consumer brands in the world.