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Columbus, OH , 43230

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Average Bill

$234

Energy Usage

1,480 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

1,459 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 Columbus

Average solar panel installation

$36,670

Average monthly bill without solar

$234

Average monthly bill with solar

Solar will pay for itself in

10 years

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Do you own your home?

Yes

No, I rent

Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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Heat Pumps

Electricity Plans

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Demand Response

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Estimated Savings

$23

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

146 lbs

EV Chargers

LED Lightbulbs

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Estimated Savings

$10

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

5 lbs

Water Heaters

Smart Plugs

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Estimated Savings

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

Smart Thermostats

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Estimated Savings

$25

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

13 lbs

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $36,670. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 17770 kWh, and a 13.33 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $2.75/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for AEP Columbus are 16¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $2,811 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 13.05 years. If the costs of AEP Columbus electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 12.67 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 1800 kWh in July, to a low of 950 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 13.33 kW sized system would produce 17770 kWh.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 16 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 43230. In your city, Columbus, 213 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of Ohio, 2,845 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 10 solar installers that operate in Ohio. WattBuy recommends Palmetto, RGR Marketing, EnergySage, and Modernize.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

AEP Columbus

Columbia Water and Light - Air Conditioner / Heat Pump (18.2+ SEER2)

$1,200

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AEP Columbus

Columbia Water and Light - Air Conditioner / Heat Pump (18.2+ SEER2)

Value

$1,200

Max

—

Likely

—

AEP Columbus

Columbia Water and Light - Geothermal Heat Pump

$1,200

—

AEP Columbus

Columbia Water and Light - Geothermal Heat Pump

Value

$1,200

Max

—

Likely

—

AEP Columbus

Columbia Water and Light - Air Conditioner / Heat Pump (15.2-18.1 SEER2)

$800

—

AEP Columbus

Columbia Water and Light - Air Conditioner / Heat Pump (15.2-18.1 SEER2)

Value

$800

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

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Ohio

Ohio SREC Program

$3.3/MWh (market, very

Ohio

Ohio SREC Program

Value

$3.3/MWh (market, very

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.