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946 S East Ave

Baltimore, MD , 21224

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Your WattBuy Score

Energy Usage

649 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

354 lbs

Savings

$0

/mo

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Your energy costs

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Electricity

$116

/mo

Heating

$32

/mo

Gasoline

$317

/mo

Total

$465

/mo

Your energy costs

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Total

$465

/mo

Electricity

$116

/mo

Heating

$32

/mo

Gasoline

$317

/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 Baltimore

Average solar panel installation

$16,192

Average monthly bill without solar

$116

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

9 years
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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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EV Chargers

Estimated Savings

$214

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$5

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$5

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$12

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

3 lbs

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$12

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

35 lbs

Water Heaters

Heat Pumps

Battery Backup

Estimated Savings

$17

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $16,192. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 7780 kWh, and a 5.38 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $3.01/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for Baltimore Gas and Electric Co are 18¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $1,389 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 11.66 years. If the costs of Baltimore Gas and Electric Co electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 11.32 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 750 kWh in July, to a low of 510 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 5.38 kW sized system would produce 7780 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

The state of Maryland 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 11 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 21224. In your city, Baltimore, 117 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of Maryland, 6,071 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 11 solar installers that operate in Maryland. WattBuy recommends EnergySage, RGR Marketing, and Palmetto.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Maryland

Maryland State Tax Credit

30% of cost

$5,000

—

Maryland

Maryland State Tax Credit

Value

30% of cost

Max

$5,000

Likely

—

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Maryland

Residential EV Charger

50% of cost

$700

—

Maryland

Residential EV Charger

Value

50% of cost

Max

$700

Likely

—

U.S. Internal Revenue Service

Federal 30C - EV Charger Tax Credit

30% of cost

$1,000

—

U.S. Internal Revenue Service

Federal 30C - EV Charger Tax Credit

Value

30% of cost

Max

$1,000

Likely

—

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Baltimore Gas and Electric

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR - Electrification Bonus

75% of cost

$15,000

—

Baltimore Gas and Electric

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR - Electrification Bonus

Value

75% of cost

Max

$15,000

Likely

—

Maryland

FY25 Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program - New Geothermal Heating and Cooling

$3,000

—

—

Maryland

FY25 Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program - New Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Value

$3,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Anne Arundel County

Solar Property Tax Credit

50% of cost

$2,500

—

Anne Arundel County

Solar Property Tax Credit

Value

50% of cost

Max

$2,500

Likely

—

Maryland

FY25 Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program - Solar PV (Panels)

$1,000

—

—

Maryland

FY25 Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program - Solar PV (Panels)

Value

$1,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Maryland

Maryland Solar Access Program - Solar PV

$750/kW

$7,500

—

Maryland

Maryland Solar Access Program - Solar PV

Value

$750/kW

Max

$7,500

Likely

—

Ongoing Programs

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Maryland

Maryland SREC Program

$40.5/MWh (2026 market)

Maryland

Maryland SREC Program

Value

$40.5/MWh (2026 market)

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.