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1571 40th Ave

Columbus, NE , 68601

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Average Bill

$96

Energy Usage

788 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

865 lbs

Rooftop Solar

Enjoy renewable energy and lower your bill at the same time with rooftop solar. Rooftop solar systems use the sun's energy to generate electricity, which can help you to save money on your electricity bills and reduce your reliance on fossil fuels. Plus, with federal and state incentives available, installing a rooftop solar system can be a cost-effective investment that pays for itself over time. WattBuy has partnered with EnergySage to help you get the best deal on solar. Visit their website through the link provided to learn more about solar options for your home with zero commitment to buy anything.

The cost of solar in Columbus

Average solar panel installation

$14,829

Federal Incentives

$4,449

Total

$10,380

Average monthly bill without solar

$96

Average monthly bill with solar

$18

Solar will pay for itself in

12 years
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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$10

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

8 lbs

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$4

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

3 lbs

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$3

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

3 lbs

Water Heaters

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$10

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

87 lbs

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $14,829. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 9460 kWh, and a 5.24 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 82% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $2.83/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for Cornhusker Public Power Dist are 12¢/kWh. So, by replacing 82% of your usage, you’ll save $941 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 15.83 years. If the costs of Cornhusker Public Power Dist electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 15.37 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 780 kWh in July, to a low of 450 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 5.24 kW sized system would produce 7720 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

You are eligible for a federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of your solar system, or $4,449.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 210 homes have installed solar panels in your state, Nebraska.

Installers

There are 4 solar installers that operate in Nebraska. WattBuy recommends EnergySage.

How We Crunch the Numbers

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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.
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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.
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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.