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408 9th Ave SE

Olympia, WA , 98501

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Your WattBuy Score

Energy Usage

859 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

265 lbs

Savings

$0

/mo

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Your energy costs

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Electricity

$117

/mo

Heating

$35

/mo

Gasoline

$418

/mo

Total

$570

/mo

Your energy costs

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Total

$570

/mo

Electricity

$117

/mo

Heating

$35

/mo

Gasoline

$418

/mo

Savings

$0

/mo

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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 Olympia

Average solar panel installation

$18,460

Average monthly bill without solar

$117

Average monthly bill with solar

$42

Solar will pay for itself in

16 years
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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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EV Chargers

Estimated Savings

$341

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$5

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$4

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$12

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$12

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

27 lbs

Heat Pumps

Water Heaters

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $18,460. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 10300 kWh, and a 6.05 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 64% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $3.05/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for Puget Sound Energy Inc are 14¢/kWh. So, by replacing 64% of your usage, you’ll save $901 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 22.43 years. If the costs of Puget Sound Energy Inc electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 21.78 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 850 kWh in July, to a low of 230 kWh in January. For the entire year, we estimate that your 6.05 kW sized system would produce 6630 kWh.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 14 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 98501. In your city, Olympia, 25 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of Washington, 5,759 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 12 solar installers that operate in Washington. WattBuy recommends Modernize, RGR Marketing, and EnergySage.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

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

Puget Sound Energy Inc

Puget Sound Energy - Electric Resistance to Air-Source Heat Pump Conversion

$1,500/system

$1,500

—

Puget Sound Energy Inc

Puget Sound Energy - Electric Resistance to Air-Source Heat Pump Conversion

Value

$1,500/system

Max

$1,500

Likely

—

Puget Sound Energy Inc

Puget Sound Energy - Natural Gas Furnace to hybrid heat pump conversion

$1,500/system

$1,500

—

Puget Sound Energy Inc

Puget Sound Energy - Natural Gas Furnace to hybrid heat pump conversion

Value

$1,500/system

Max

$1,500

Likely

—

Ongoing Programs

Smart Thermostat

Who

Program

Value

Puget Sound Energy Inc

PSE Flex

$500/year

Puget Sound Energy Inc

PSE Flex

Value

$500/year

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

Puget Sound Energy Inc

AutoGrid Flex Saver

—

Puget Sound Energy Inc

AutoGrid Flex Saver

Value

—

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Washington

Net Metering

—

Washington

Net Metering

Value

—

Washington

Renewable Energy System Incentive Program

—

Washington

Renewable Energy System Incentive Program

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.