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Penobscot, ME , 04476

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Average Bill

$223

Energy Usage

733 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

356 lbs

Rooftop Solar

See how rooftop solar can impact your bill and carbon emissions

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 Penobscot

Average solar panel installation

$23,518

Average monthly bill without solar

$223

Average monthly bill with solar

Solar will pay for itself in

9 years

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Do you own your home?

Yes

No, I rent

Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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EV Chargers

Smart Thermostats

See how offer impacts your bill, carbon emissions, and/or energy usage

Estimated Savings

$24

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

3 lbs

Heat Pumps

LED Lightbulbs

See how offer impacts your bill, carbon emissions, and/or energy usage

Estimated Savings

$10

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Smart Plugs

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Estimated Savings

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Demand Response

See how offer impacts your bill, carbon emissions, and/or energy usage

Estimated Savings

$22

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

36 lbs

Water Heaters

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $23,518. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 8800 kWh, and a 6.59 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $3.57/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for Central Maine Power Company are 30¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $2,675 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 8.79 years. If the costs of Central Maine Power Company electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 8.53 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 920 kWh in March, to a low of 490 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 6.59 kW sized system would produce 8800 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

The state of Maine generally uses Full Retail Rate for net metering. This means that when you produce more electricity than your house uses, the utility will pay you Full Retail Rate for the extra electricity.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 360 homes have installed solar panels in your state, Maine.

Installers

There are 4 solar installers that operate in Maine. WattBuy recommends Palmetto, EnergySage, and Modernize.

Available Incentives

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Upfront Rebates

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Efficiency Maine

Off-Peak EV Charger Incentive

$400

—

Efficiency Maine

Off-Peak EV Charger Incentive

Value

$400

Max

—

Likely

—

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Efficiency Maine

Geothermal Heat Pump Rebate

$3,000

—

Efficiency Maine

Geothermal Heat Pump Rebate

Value

$3,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Efficiency Maine

Heat Pump Rebate (Any Income)

$2,000

—

Efficiency Maine

Heat Pump Rebate (Any Income)

Value

$2,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Efficiency Maine

Whole Home Heat Pump Rebate Bonus

$500

—

Efficiency Maine

Whole Home Heat Pump Rebate Bonus

Value

$500

Max

—

Likely

—

Ongoing Programs

Smart Thermostat

Who

Program

Value

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

How We Crunch the Numbers

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.

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.

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.