1,724 kWh
1,149 lbs
Savings
$0
/mo
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Your energy costs
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Electricity
$241
/mo
Heating
$42
/mo
Gasoline
$346
/mo
Total
$629
/mo
Your energy costs
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Total
$629
/mo
Electricity
$241
/mo
Heating
$42
/mo
Gasoline
$346
/mo
Savings
$0
/mo
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Average solar panel installation
$39,380
Average monthly bill without solar
$241Average monthly bill with solar
$0Solar will pay for itself in
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The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $39,380. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 20690 kWh, and a 14.06 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.
The current electricity costs for Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC are 14¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $2,888 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 13.42 years. If the costs of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 13.03 years.
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 1900 kWh in May, to a low of 1440 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 14.06 kW sized system would produce 20690 kWh.
You may be eligible for a state tax credit of 35,000, from the state of South Carolina. The state of South Carolina generally uses Full Retail Rate (TOU-period netting; net excess at $0.0401) for net metering. This means that when you produce more electricity than your house uses, the utility will pay you Full Retail Rate (TOU-period netting; net excess at $0.0401) for the extra electricity.
From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 7 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 29708. In your city, Fort Mill, 15 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of South Carolina, 1,265 homes have installed solar panels.
There are 12 solar installers that operate in South Carolina. WattBuy recommends EnergySage.
Upfront Rebates
Battery
Who
Program
Value
Max
Likely
Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina
Value
$400/kWh
Max
$5,400
Likely
$4,000
EV Charger
Who
Program
Value
Max
Likely
Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina
Value
$1,133
Max
—
Likely
—
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Value
30% of cost
Max
$1,000
Likely
—
Solar
Who
Program
Value
Max
Likely
South Carolina
Value
25% of cost
Max
$35,000
Likely
—
Ongoing Programs
Battery
Who
Program
Value
Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina
Value
$52/month
Duke Energy Carolinas - South Carolina
Value
$52/month
Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina
Value
$23/month (varies)
EV Charger
Who
Program
Value
Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina
Value
—
Solar
Who
Program
Value
Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina
Value
$400/kW
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.