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237 E Barthman Ave

Columbus, OH , 43207

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Average Bill

$88

Energy Usage

566 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

643 lbs

Rooftop Solar

The cost of solar in Columbus

Average solar panel installation

$14,127

Federal Incentives

$4,238

Total

$9,889

Average monthly bill without solar

$88

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

10 years
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Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$9

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

6 lbs

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$4

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$4

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

3 lbs

Water Heaters

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$9

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

64 lbs

Electricity Plans

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $14,127. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 6790 kWh, and a 5.14 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $2.75/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for AEP Columbus are 16¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $1,061 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 13.31 years. If the costs of AEP Columbus electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 12.92 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 690 kWh in June, to a low of 380 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 5.14 kW sized system would produce 6790 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

You are eligible for a federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of your solar system, or $4,238.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 10 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 43207. In your city, Columbus, 213 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of Ohio, 2,845 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 10 solar installers that operate in Ohio. WattBuy recommends EnergySage, RGR Marketing, Palmetto, Solar America, EnergyPal NX, Modernize, and EnergyPal EX.

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.
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.