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2416 Bitterroot Cir

Lafayette, CO , 80026

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Average Bill

$393

Energy Usage

2,768 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

2,512 lbs

Rooftop Solar

Harness the power of rooftop solar and reap the benefits of renewable energy. Lower your electricity bills, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and energy companies, and take advantage of cost-effective investments with federal and state incentives. Switching to rooftop solar is a sustainable solution that pays off in the long run.

The cost of solar in Lafayette

Average solar panel installation

$71,804

Average monthly bill without solar

$393

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

10 years
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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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Water Heaters

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$17

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

9 lbs

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$39

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

251 lbs

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$42

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

22 lbs

Heat Pumps

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$4

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

EV Chargers

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $71,804. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 33220 kWh, and a 20.87 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $3.44/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for Public Service Co of Colorado are 14¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $4,711 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 14.21 years. If the costs of Public Service Co of Colorado electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 13.80 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 3080 kWh in March, to a low of 2270 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 20.87 kW sized system would produce 33220 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

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

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 531 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 80026. In your city, Lafayette, 484 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of Colorado, 24,360 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 13 solar installers that operate in Colorado. WattBuy recommends Palmetto, RGR Marketing, Modernize, and EnergySage.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Xcel Energy - Colorado

Renewable Battery Connect - Standard Rebate

$350/kW

$5,000

—

Xcel Energy - Colorado

Renewable Battery Connect - Standard Rebate

Value

$350/kW

Max

$5,000

Likely

—

Colorado

Colorado State Tax Credit

10% of cost

—

—

Colorado

Colorado State Tax Credit

Value

10% of cost

Max

—

Likely

—

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Xcel Energy - Colorado

EV Home Wiring Rebate (Standard)

$500

—

—

Xcel Energy - Colorado

EV Home Wiring Rebate (Standard)

Value

$500

Max

—

Likely

—

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

CORE (Community Office for Resource Efficiency)

New Construction All-Electric Rebate

$10,000

—

—

CORE (Community Office for Resource Efficiency)

New Construction All-Electric Rebate

Value

$10,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Efficiency Works

Ground source heat pump

$3,000

—

—

Efficiency Works

Ground source heat pump

Value

$3,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, ducted or partially ducted - Tier 2

$2,000

—

—

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, ducted or partially ducted - Tier 2

Value

$2,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Efficiency Works

Bundling bonus rebate

$2,000

—

—

Efficiency Works

Bundling bonus rebate

Value

$2,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, ducted or partially ducted - Tier 1

$1,500

—

—

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, ducted or partially ducted - Tier 1

Value

$1,500

Max

—

Likely

—

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, non-ducted (replacing electric baseboard)

$1,000/ton

—

$5,000

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, non-ducted (replacing electric baseboard)

Value

$1,000/ton

Max

—

Likely

$5,000

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, non-ducted

$500/ton

—

$2,500

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, non-ducted

Value

$500/ton

Max

—

Likely

$2,500

CORE (Community Office for Resource Efficiency)

Fuel Switching Projects

50% of cost

$7,500

—

CORE (Community Office for Resource Efficiency)

Fuel Switching Projects

Value

50% of cost

Max

$7,500

Likely

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Removal of Gas Furnace (Fuel Switching)

$100

—

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Removal of Gas Furnace (Fuel Switching)

Value

$100

Max

—

Likely

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Ground Source Heat Pump

25% of cost

$300

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Ground Source Heat Pump

Value

25% of cost

Max

$300

Likely

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Non-Cold Climate Ductless Air Source Heat Pump

25% of cost

$100

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Non-Cold Climate Ductless Air Source Heat Pump

Value

25% of cost

Max

$100

Likely

—

Colorado

Colorado State Heat Pump Incentive

$1,500–$3,000

$3,000

—

Colorado

Colorado State Heat Pump Incentive

Value

$1,500–$3,000

Max

$3,000

Likely

—

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

High Country Conservation

Solarize Summit

$1,650

—

—

High Country Conservation

Solarize Summit

Value

$1,650

Max

—

Likely

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Solar PV

25% of cost

$200

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Solar PV

Value

25% of cost

Max

$200

Likely

—

Ongoing Programs

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Xcel Energy - Colorado

Renewable Battery Connect

$100/kW/year

Xcel Energy - Colorado

Renewable Battery Connect

Value

$100/kW/year

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Colorado

Charge Ahead Colorado

80

Colorado

Charge Ahead Colorado

Value

80

Smart Thermostat

Who

Program

Value

ecobee

Community Energy Savings

$50/year typical

ecobee

Community Energy Savings

Value

$50/year typical

Google Nest

Rush Hour Rewards

$40/year typical

Google Nest

Rush Hour Rewards

Value

$40/year typical

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.