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4030 E 24th St

Des Moines, IA , 50317

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Your WattBuy Score

Energy Usage

596 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

444 lbs

Savings

$0

/mo

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Your energy costs

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Electricity

$69

/mo

Heating

$27

/mo

Gasoline

$252

/mo

Total

$348

/mo

Your energy costs

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Total

$348

/mo

Electricity

$69

/mo

Heating

$27

/mo

Gasoline

$252

/mo

Savings

$0

/mo

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Rooftop Solar

See how rooftop solar can impact your bill and carbon emissions

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 Des Moines

Average solar panel installation

$17,438

Average monthly bill without solar

$69

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

13 years

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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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LED Lightbulbs

See how offer impacts your bill, carbon emissions, and/or energy usage

Estimated Savings

$3

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

EV Chargers

See how offer impacts your bill, carbon emissions, and/or energy usage

Estimated Savings

$188

Smart Thermostats

See how offer impacts your bill, carbon emissions, and/or energy usage

Estimated Savings

$7

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

4 lbs

Smart Plugs

See how offer impacts your bill, carbon emissions, and/or energy usage

Estimated Savings

$3

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

Demand Response

See how offer impacts your bill, carbon emissions, and/or energy usage

Estimated Savings

$7

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

44 lbs

Water Heaters

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $17,438. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 7160 kWh, and a 5 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $3.49/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for MidAmerican Energy Co are 12¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $823 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 17.25 years. If the costs of MidAmerican Energy Co electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 16.75 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 730 kWh in July, to a low of 440 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 5 kW sized system would produce 7160 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

The state of Iowa 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 4 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 50317. In your city, Des Moines, 39 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of Iowa, 248 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 6 solar installers that operate in Iowa. WattBuy recommends EnergySage, Modernize, and RGR Marketing.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

MidAmerican Energy

MidAmerican Residential EV Charger Rebate

$500

—

—

MidAmerican Energy

MidAmerican Residential EV Charger Rebate

Value

$500

Max

—

Likely

—

Internal Revenue Service

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (§30C)

$30

$1,000

—

Internal Revenue Service

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (§30C)

Value

$30

Max

$1,000

Likely

—

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

Instant Discounts - Geothermal heat pumps

$900–$1,200

$1,200

—

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

Instant Discounts - Geothermal heat pumps

Value

$900–$1,200

Max

$1,200

Likely

—

MidAmerican Energy - Illinois

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Geothermal Heat Pump

$900–$1,200

$1,200

—

MidAmerican Energy - Illinois

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Geothermal Heat Pump

Value

$900–$1,200

Max

$1,200

Likely

—

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

Instant Discounts - Cold climate air-source heat pumps

$563–$713

$713

—

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

Instant Discounts - Cold climate air-source heat pumps

Value

$563–$713

Max

$713

Likely

—

MidAmerican Energy - Illinois

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Cold Climate Air-Source Heat Pump

$450–$600

$600

—

MidAmerican Energy - Illinois

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Cold Climate Air-Source Heat Pump

Value

$450–$600

Max

$600

Likely

—

MidAmerican Energy - Illinois

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Cold Climate Ductless Split Heat Pump

$450

—

—

MidAmerican Energy - Illinois

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Cold Climate Ductless Split Heat Pump

Value

$450

Max

—

Likely

—

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

Instant Discounts - Ductless split heat pumps

$375

—

—

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

Instant Discounts - Ductless split heat pumps

Value

$375

Max

—

Likely

—

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Ductless Split Heat Pump

$375

$375

—

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Ductless Split Heat Pump

Value

$375

Max

$375

Likely

—

MidAmerican Energy - Illinois

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Ductless Split Heat Pump

$300

—

—

MidAmerican Energy - Illinois

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Ductless Split Heat Pump

Value

$300

Max

—

Likely

—

MidAmerican Energy - Illinois

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Air-Source Heat Pump

$225–$375

$375

—

MidAmerican Energy - Illinois

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Air-Source Heat Pump

Value

$225–$375

Max

$375

Likely

—

MidAmerican Energy - Illinois

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Desuperheater

$113

—

—

MidAmerican Energy - Illinois

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Desuperheater

Value

$113

Max

—

Likely

—

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Desuperheater

$113

—

—

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

MidAmerican Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs - Desuperheater

Value

$113

Max

—

Likely

—

Ongoing Programs

Energy Efficiency

Who

Program

Value

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

MidAmerican Energy - SummerSaver Program

—

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

MidAmerican Energy - SummerSaver Program

Value

—

Smart Home

Who

Program

Value

MidAmerican Energy

SummerSaver Demand Response

$40/year

MidAmerican Energy

SummerSaver Demand Response

Value

$40/year

Smart Thermostat

Who

Program

Value

ecobee

Community Energy Savings

$50/year typical

ecobee

Community Energy Savings

Value

$50/year typical

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

MidAmerican Energy Co DR Program

$40/year

MidAmerican Energy - Iowa

MidAmerican Energy Co DR Program

Value

$40/year

Google Nest

Rush Hour Rewards

$40/year typical

Google Nest

Rush Hour Rewards

Value

$40/year typical

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Iowa

—

Iowa

Value

—

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.