$85
631 kWh
476 lbs
Average solar panel installation
$13,671Federal Incentives
$4,101Total
$9,570
Average monthly bill without solar
$85Average monthly bill with solar
$15Solar will pay for itself in
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The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $13,671. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 7570 kWh, and a 4.63 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 83% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $2.95/W, which we get from Energy Sage.
The current electricity costs for City of Chattanooga are 14¢/kWh. So, by replacing 83% of your usage, you’ll save $849 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 16.17 years. If the costs of City of Chattanooga electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 15.70 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 580 kWh in May, to a low of 420 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 4.63 kW sized system would produce 6250 kWh.
You are eligible for a federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of your solar system, or $4,101.
There are 6 solar installers that operate in Georgia. WattBuy recommends EnergySage and Palmetto.
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.