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2212 Alta Vista Ave

Austin, TX , 78704

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Your WattBuy Score

Energy Usage

1,083 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

755 lbs

Savings

$0

/mo

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Your energy costs

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Electricity

$169

/mo

Heating

$36

/mo

Gasoline

$436

/mo

Total

$641

/mo

Your energy costs

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Total

$641

/mo

Electricity

$169

/mo

Heating

$36

/mo

Gasoline

$436

/mo

Savings

$0

/mo

To see how much lower your bill could be, tapnext to the energy upgrades below

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 Austin

Average solar panel installation

$23,134

Average monthly bill without solar

$169

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

8 years
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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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EV Chargers

Estimated Savings

$308

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$18

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

7 lbs

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$4

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$7

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

3 lbs

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$17

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

76 lbs

Water Heaters

Heat Pumps

Battery Backup

Estimated Savings

$3

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $23,134. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 12990 kWh, and a 8.76 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $2.64/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for Austin Energy are 16¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $2,027 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 11.42 years. If the costs of Austin Energy electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 11.09 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 1250 kWh in August, to a low of 900 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 8.76 kW sized system would produce 12990 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

The state of Texas generally uses Value of Solar Rate for net metering. This means that when you produce more electricity than your house uses, the utility will pay you Value of Solar Rate for the extra electricity.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 163 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 78704. In your city, Austin, 1,966 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of Texas, 14,139 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 28 solar installers that operate in Texas. WattBuy recommends EnergySage.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Austin Energy

Power Partner Battery – New System Incentive

$500

—

—

Austin Energy

Power Partner Battery – New System Incentive

Value

$500

Max

—

Likely

—

Texas

Texas Property Tax Exemption for Solar and Battery Storage

100% of system value exempt from property tax

—

—

Texas

Texas Property Tax Exemption for Solar and Battery Storage

Value

100% of system value exempt from property tax

Max

—

Likely

—

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Austin Energy

OCPP Level 2 EV Charging Station

$1,200

—

—

Austin Energy

OCPP Level 2 EV Charging Station

Value

$1,200

Max

—

Likely

—

Austin Energy

Non-OCPP Level 2 EV Charging Station

$900

—

—

Austin Energy

Non-OCPP Level 2 EV Charging Station

Value

$900

Max

—

Likely

—

Austin Energy

Home EV Charger Rebate — Power Partner Compatible

50% of cost

$1,200

—

Austin Energy

Home EV Charger Rebate — Power Partner Compatible

Value

50% of cost

Max

$1,200

Likely

—

Austin Energy

Home EV Charger Rebate — Standard (Non-Power Partner)

50% of cost

$900

—

Austin Energy

Home EV Charger Rebate — Standard (Non-Power Partner)

Value

50% of cost

Max

$900

Likely

—

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Austin Energy

Home Energy Savings — Heat Pump (Tier 3)

$1,600

—

—

Austin Energy

Home Energy Savings — Heat Pump (Tier 3)

Value

$1,600

Max

—

Likely

—

Austin Energy

Home Energy Savings — Heat Pump (Tier 2)

$1,300

—

—

Austin Energy

Home Energy Savings — Heat Pump (Tier 2)

Value

$1,300

Max

—

Likely

—

Austin Energy

Home Energy Savings — Central AC Tier 2

$1,200

—

—

Austin Energy

Home Energy Savings — Central AC Tier 2

Value

$1,200

Max

—

Likely

—

Austin Energy

Home Energy Savings — Heat Pump (Tier 1)

$1,000

—

—

Austin Energy

Home Energy Savings — Heat Pump (Tier 1)

Value

$1,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Austin Energy

Heat Pump

$450–$750

$750

—

Austin Energy

Heat Pump

Value

$450–$750

Max

$750

Likely

—

Rooftop Solar PV

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Austin Energy

Solar PV Rebate

$4,000

—

—

Austin Energy

Solar PV Rebate

Value

$4,000

Max

—

Likely

—

City of Sunset Valley

PV Rebate Program - Solar PV

$1/W

$3,000

—

City of Sunset Valley

PV Rebate Program - Solar PV

Value

$1/W

Max

$3,000

Likely

—

Texas

Renewable Energy Systems Property Tax Exemption

100% of system value exempt from property tax

—

—

Texas

Renewable Energy Systems Property Tax Exemption

Value

100% of system value exempt from property tax

Max

—

Likely

—

Ongoing Programs

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Austin Energy

Power Partner Battery Pilot

$324/year

Austin Energy

Power Partner Battery Pilot

Value

$324/year

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Austin Energy

Value of Solar Rate

$0.0991/kWh

Austin Energy

Value of Solar Rate

Value

$0.0991/kWh

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.