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245 W Speedway Blvd

Tucson, AZ , 85705

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Your WattBuy Score

Energy Usage

983 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

599 lbs

Savings

$0

/mo

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Your energy costs

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Electricity

$149

/mo

Heating

$29

/mo

Gasoline

$263

/mo

Total

$441

/mo

Your energy costs

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Total

$441

/mo

Electricity

$149

/mo

Heating

$29

/mo

Gasoline

$263

/mo

Savings

$0

/mo

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

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 Tucson

Average solar panel installation

$16,024

Average monthly bill without solar

$149

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

7 years
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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$6

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

EV Chargers

Estimated Savings

$197

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$4

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$16

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

5 lbs

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$15

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

60 lbs

Water Heaters

Heat Pumps

Battery Backup

Estimated Savings

$9

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $16,024. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 11800 kWh, and a 6.57 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $2.44/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for Tucson Electric Power Co are 15¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $1,790 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 8.95 years. If the costs of Tucson Electric Power Co electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 8.69 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 1100 kWh in March, to a low of 890 kWh in July. For the entire year, we estimate that your 6.57 kW sized system would produce 11800 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

You may be eligible for a state tax credit of 1,000, from the state of Arizona. The state of Arizona generally uses Resource Comparison Proxy Export Rate for net metering. This means that when you produce more electricity than your house uses, the utility will pay you Resource Comparison Proxy Export Rate for the extra electricity.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 171 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 85705. In your city, Tucson, 4,437 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of Arizona, 39,725 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 20 solar installers that operate in Arizona. WattBuy recommends EnergySage, RGR Marketing, and Palmetto.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Tucson Electric Power

Home EV Chargers Rebate

$500

—

—

Tucson Electric Power

Home EV Chargers Rebate

Value

$500

Max

—

Likely

—

Tucson Electric Power

New-Build Single-Family EV Pre-Wire Rebate

$100

—

—

Tucson Electric Power

New-Build Single-Family EV Pre-Wire Rebate

Value

$100

Max

—

Likely

—

U.S. Internal Revenue Service

Federal 30C - EV Charger Tax Credit

30% of cost

$1,000

—

U.S. Internal Revenue Service

Federal 30C - EV Charger Tax Credit

Value

30% of cost

Max

$1,000

Likely

—

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Tucson Electric Power

TEP - ENERGY STAR Heat Pump installation

$720

$720

—

Tucson Electric Power

TEP - ENERGY STAR Heat Pump installation

Value

$720

Max

$720

Likely

—

Tucson Electric Power

TEP - Mini Split Heat Pump

$100

$100

—

Tucson Electric Power

TEP - Mini Split Heat Pump

Value

$100

Max

$100

Likely

—

Ongoing Programs

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Tucson Electric Power

Energy Storage Rewards Program

$120/year

Tucson Electric Power

Energy Storage Rewards Program

Value

$120/year

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.