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302 Merchants Dr

Columbia, SC , 29212

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Average Bill

$124

Energy Usage

826 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

576 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 Columbia

Average solar panel installation

$18,996

Average monthly bill without solar

$124

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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EV Chargers

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$12

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

58 lbs

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$5

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$13

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

5 lbs

Water Heaters

Heat Pumps

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$4

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $18,996. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 9910 kWh, and a 6.78 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $2.80/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for South Carolina Electric&Gas Co are 15¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $1,492 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 13.82 years. If the costs of South Carolina Electric&Gas Co electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 13.42 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 910 kWh in April, to a low of 710 kWh in February. For the entire year, we estimate that your 6.78 kW sized system would produce 9910 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

You may be eligible for a state tax credit of $35,000, from the state of South Carolina.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 19 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 29212. In your city, Columbia, 55 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of South Carolina, 1,265 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 12 solar installers that operate in South Carolina. WattBuy recommends EnergySage and Palmetto.

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.
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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.