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98 Sugarplum Dr

Summerville, SC , 29485

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Your WattBuy Score

Energy Usage

1,292 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

754 lbs

Savings

$0

/mo

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Your energy costs

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Electricity

$188

/mo

Heating

$40

/mo

Gasoline

$363

/mo

Total

$591

/mo

Your energy costs

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Total

$591

/mo

Electricity

$188

/mo

Heating

$40

/mo

Gasoline

$363

/mo

Savings

$0

/mo

To see how much lower your bill could be, tapnext to the energy upgrades below

Rooftop Solar

Enjoy renewable energy and lower your bill at the same time with rooftop solar. Rooftop solar systems use the sun's energy to generate electricity, which can help you to save money on your electricity bills and reduce your reliance on fossil fuels. Plus, with federal and state incentives available, installing a rooftop solar system can be a cost-effective investment that pays for itself over time. WattBuy has partnered with EnergySage to help you get the best deal on solar. Visit their website through the link provided to learn more about solar options for your home with zero commitment to buy anything.

The cost of solar in Summerville

Average solar panel installation

$29,361

Average monthly bill without solar

$188

Average monthly bill with solar

$5

Solar will pay for itself in

10 years
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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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EV Chargers

Estimated Savings

$258

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$20

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

7 lbs

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$4

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$8

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

3 lbs

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$19

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

75 lbs

Water Heaters

Heat Pumps

Battery Backup

Estimated Savings

$51

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $29,361. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 15500 kWh, and a 10.49 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 97% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $2.80/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for South Carolina Electric&Gas Co are 15¢/kWh. So, by replacing 97% of your usage, you’ll save $2,191 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 12.87 years. If the costs of South Carolina Electric&Gas Co electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 12.50 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 1450 kWh in May, to a low of 1080 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 10.49 kW sized system would produce 15090 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

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 netting; excess carries over at retail) and Small Power Production Rate (Solar Choice) for net metering. This means that when you produce more electricity than your house uses, the utility will pay you Full Retail Rate (TOU netting; excess carries over at retail) and Small Power Production Rate (Solar Choice) for the extra electricity.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 41 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 29485. In your city, Summerville, 33 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of South Carolina, 1,265 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 12 solar installers that operate in South Carolina. WattBuy recommends EnergySage.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Dominion Energy South Carolina

Dominion Energy EV Charger Rewards (Upfront)

$125

—

—

Dominion Energy South Carolina

Dominion Energy EV Charger Rewards (Upfront)

Value

$125

Max

—

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

Dominion Energy South Carolina

Dominion Energy (Electric) - Residential EnergyWise - Heat Pump

$400

—

—

Dominion Energy South Carolina

Dominion Energy (Electric) - Residential EnergyWise - Heat Pump

Value

$400

Max

—

Likely

—

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Dominion Energy South Carolina

PowerPair Program

$9,000

—

—

Dominion Energy South Carolina

PowerPair Program

Value

$9,000

Max

—

Likely

—

South Carolina

Solar Tax Credit

25% of cost

$35,000

—

South Carolina

Solar Tax Credit

Value

25% of cost

Max

$35,000

Likely

—

Ongoing Programs

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Dominion Energy South Carolina

Dominion EV Charger Rewards (Annual)

$40/year

Dominion Energy South Carolina

Dominion EV Charger Rewards (Annual)

Value

$40/year

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.