$228
1,169 kWh
999 lbs
Average solar panel installation
$35,328
Average monthly bill without solar
$228Average monthly bill with solar
$0Solar will pay for itself in
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The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $35,328. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 14030 kWh, and a 10.48 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.
The current electricity costs for DTE Electric are 20¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $2,739 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 12.9 years. If the costs of DTE Electric electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 12.52 years.
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 1460 kWh in June, to a low of 650 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 10.48 kW sized system would produce 14030 kWh.
There are 6 solar installers that operate in Michigan. WattBuy recommends EnergySage, Modernize, RGR Marketing, and Palmetto.
Upfront Rebates
EV Charger
Who
Program
Value
Max
Likely
DTE Electric
Value
$2,500
Max
—
Likely
—
DTE Electric
Value
$500
Max
—
Likely
—
Heat Pump
Who
Program
Value
Max
Likely
DTE Electric
$1,000
—
—
Value
$1,000
Max
—
Likely
—
DTE Electric
$800
—
—
Value
$800
Max
—
Likely
—
DTE Electric
$150–$850
$850
—
Value
$150–$850
Max
$850
Likely
—
Ongoing Programs
Smart Thermostat
Who
Program
Value
DTE Electric
Value
$50/credit
ecobee
Value
$50/year typical
DTE Electric
Value
$50/year
Google Nest
Value
$40/year typical
Solar
Who
Program
Value
Michigan
Value
$3/MWh (market)
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.