$148
909 kWh
551 lbs
Average solar panel installation
$20,496
Average monthly bill without solar
$148Average monthly bill with solar
$0Solar will pay for itself in
9 yearsPowered by WattBuy’s data & insights on energy usage, costs, incentives and more. Ask Sunny all your questions about solar panels, whenever you have them.
Ask Sunny anything (about solar)Yes
No, I rent
Toggle each recommendation on and off to see its impact on your bill, energy usage, and carbon emissions.
The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $20,496. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 10910 kWh, and a 7.37 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $2.78/W, which we get from Energy Sage.
The current electricity costs for Progress Energy Carolinas Inc are 16¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $1,771 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 12.39 years. If the costs of Progress Energy Carolinas Inc electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 12.03 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 1040 kWh in April, to a low of 770 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 7.37 kW sized system would produce 10910 kWh.
The state of North Carolina generally uses Avoided Cost Rate for net metering. This means that when you produce more electricity than your house uses, the utility will pay you Avoided Cost Rate for the extra electricity.
From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 1 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 27534. In your city, Goldsboro, 2 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of North Carolina, 2,911 homes have installed solar panels.
There are 15 solar installers that operate in North Carolina. WattBuy recommends Palmetto and EnergySage.
Upfront Rebates
Heat Pump
Who
Program
Value
Max
Likely
Duke Energy - South Carolina
Value
$2,300–$2,500
Max
$2,500
Likely
—
Duke Energy - South Carolina
Value
$700–$900
Max
$900
Likely
—
Duke Energy - South Carolina
Value
$350–$900
Max
$900
Likely
—
Ongoing Programs
Battery
Who
Program
Value
Duke Energy - South Carolina
Value
$5/month
Smart Thermostat
Who
Program
Value
ecobee
Value
$50/year typical
Google Nest
Value
$40/year typical
Solar
Who
Program
Value
North Carolina
Value
—
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.