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Chelsea, MI , 48118

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Average Bill

$257

Energy Usage

1,315 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

1,124 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 Chelsea

Average solar panel installation

$39,407

Average monthly bill without solar

$257

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

13 years
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Do you own your home?

Yes

No, I rent

Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$27

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

10 lbs

Water Heaters

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$11

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

4 lbs

EV Chargers

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$5

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$26

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

112 lbs

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $39,407. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 15780 kWh, and a 11.69 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $3.37/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for Village of Chelsea are 20¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $3,081 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 12.79 years. If the costs of Village of Chelsea electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 12.42 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 1680 kWh in July, to a low of 820 kWh in November. For the entire year, we estimate that your 11.69 kW sized system would produce 15780 kWh.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 1,720 homes have installed solar panels in your state, Michigan.

Installers

There are 6 solar installers that operate in Michigan. WattBuy recommends RGR Marketing, EnergySage, and Palmetto.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Michigan Energy Smart

Energy Smart - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program - Air-Source Heat Pump

$125–$600

$600

—

Michigan Energy Smart

Energy Smart - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program - Air-Source Heat Pump

Value

$125–$600

Max

$600

Likely

—

Michigan Energy Smart

Energy Smart - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program - Mini Split Heat Pump

$60–$375

$375

—

Michigan Energy Smart

Energy Smart - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program - Mini Split Heat Pump

Value

$60–$375

Max

$375

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

Michigan

MI SREC Program

$3/MWh (market)

Michigan

MI SREC Program

Value

$3/MWh (market)

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.