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Orange, CT , 06477

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Average Bill

$297

Energy Usage

1,172 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

615 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 Orange

Average solar panel installation

$33,117

Average monthly bill without solar

$297

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

10 years
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Yes

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EV Chargers

Water Heaters

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$13

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

Electricity Plans

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

209 lbs

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$31

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

5 lbs

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$7

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$30

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

61 lbs

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $33,117. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 14070 kWh, and a 10.35 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $3.52/W, which we get from Tracking The Sun.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for United Illuminating Company are 25¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $3,559 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 9.31 years. If the costs of United Illuminating Company electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 9.04 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 1440 kWh in July, to a low of 730 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 10.35 kW sized system would produce 14070 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

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

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 63 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 06477. In your city, Orange, 63 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of Connecticut, 5,278 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 8 solar installers that operate in Connecticut. WattBuy recommends Palmetto, Sunrun, RGR Marketing, EnergySage, Modernize, and EnergyPal NX.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Connecticut

Energy Storage Solutions Up-Front Incentive - Residential and Small Commercial

$250/kWh

$7,500

$2,500

Connecticut

Energy Storage Solutions Up-Front Incentive - Residential and Small Commercial

Value

$250/kWh

Max

$7,500

Likely

$2,500

Connecticut

Energy Storage Solutions Upfront Incentive

$200/kWh

$7,500

$2,000

Connecticut

Energy Storage Solutions Upfront Incentive

Value

$200/kWh

Max

$7,500

Likely

$2,000

Connecticut

Energy Storage Solutions Upfront Incentive

50% of cost

—

—

Connecticut

Energy Storage Solutions Upfront Incentive

Value

50% of cost

Max

—

Likely

—

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Energize CT

Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate

$1,000

—

—

Energize CT

Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate

Value

$1,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Connecticut

Residential EV Charging and Wiring Upgrade Incentive

$1,000

—

—

Connecticut

Residential EV Charging and Wiring Upgrade Incentive

Value

$1,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Energize Connecticut

Eversource Energy, UI, SCG, CNG - Ground Source Heat Pump (New Construction)

$250

$1,000

—

Energize Connecticut

Eversource Energy, UI, SCG, CNG - Ground Source Heat Pump (New Construction)

Value

$250

Max

$1,000

Likely

—

Energize Connecticut

Eversource Energy, UI, SCG, CNG - Air-Source Heat Pump (New Construction)

$125/ton

$500

$500

Energize Connecticut

Eversource Energy, UI, SCG, CNG - Air-Source Heat Pump (New Construction)

Value

$125/ton

Max

$500

Likely

$500

Ongoing Programs

Battery

Who

Program

Value

United Illuminating Company

United Illuminating Energy Storage Solutions Program

$225/year

United Illuminating Company

United Illuminating Energy Storage Solutions Program

Value

$225/year

Connecticut

Energy Storage Solutions - Performance

$200/kW/season

Connecticut

Energy Storage Solutions - Performance

Value

$200/kW/season

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

United Illuminating Company

United Illuminating Co DR/VPP Program

$1,500/year or upfront

United Illuminating Company

United Illuminating Co DR/VPP Program

Value

$1,500/year or upfront

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

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.