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98 Vail Pass Rd

South Fork, CO , 81154

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Your WattBuy Score

Energy Usage

548 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

352 lbs

Savings

$0

/mo

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Your energy costs

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Electricity

$89

/mo

Heating

$32

/mo

Gasoline

$364

/mo

Total

$485

/mo

Your energy costs

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Total

$485

/mo

Electricity

$89

/mo

Heating

$32

/mo

Gasoline

$364

/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 South Fork

Average solar panel installation

$12,691

Average monthly bill without solar

$89

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

12 years
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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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EV Chargers

Estimated Savings

$262

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$9

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

3 lbs

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$4

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$5

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$9

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

35 lbs

Heat Pumps

Estimated Savings

$2

Water Heaters

Battery Backup

Estimated Savings

$24

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $12,691. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 6580 kWh, and a 3.69 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $3.44/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for San Luis Valley R E C, Inc are 16¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $1,063 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 11.94 years. If the costs of San Luis Valley R E C, Inc electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 11.59 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 630 kWh in March, to a low of 460 kWh in August. For the entire year, we estimate that your 3.69 kW sized system would produce 6580 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

The state of Colorado generally uses Retail Rate (TOU - EVP/EVO) for net metering. This means that when you produce more electricity than your house uses, the utility will pay you Retail Rate (TOU - EVP/EVO) for the extra electricity.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 24,360 homes have installed solar panels in your state, Colorado.

Installers

There are 13 solar installers that operate in Colorado. WattBuy recommends EnergySage.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Colorado

Colorado State Tax Credit

10% of cost

—

—

Colorado

Colorado State Tax Credit

Value

10% of cost

Max

—

Likely

—

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Tri-State Member Cooperatives (New Mexico)

Residential Level 2 EV Charger Rebate

50% of cost

$1,000

—

Tri-State Member Cooperatives (New Mexico)

Residential Level 2 EV Charger Rebate

Value

50% of cost

Max

$1,000

Likely

—

Walking Mountains EnergySmart (Town of Vail)

Town of Vail EV Charging Infrastructure Rebate

$1,000

—

—

Walking Mountains EnergySmart (Town of Vail)

Town of Vail EV Charging Infrastructure Rebate

Value

$1,000

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

Tri-State Member Cooperatives (New Mexico)

Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

$500–$1,500

$1,500

—

Tri-State Member Cooperatives (New Mexico)

Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

Value

$500–$1,500

Max

$1,500

Likely

—

Tri-State Member Cooperatives (New Mexico)

Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate

$500

$500

—

Tri-State Member Cooperatives (New Mexico)

Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate

Value

$500

Max

$500

Likely

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Removal of Gas Furnace (Fuel Switching)

$100

—

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Removal of Gas Furnace (Fuel Switching)

Value

$100

Max

—

Likely

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Non-Cold Climate Ductless Air Source Heat Pump

25% of cost

$100

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Non-Cold Climate Ductless Air Source Heat Pump

Value

25% of cost

Max

$100

Likely

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Ground Source Heat Pump

25% of cost

$300

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Ground Source Heat Pump

Value

25% of cost

Max

$300

Likely

—

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

High Country Conservation

Solarize Summit

$1,650

—

—

High Country Conservation

Solarize Summit

Value

$1,650

Max

—

Likely

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Solar PV

25% of cost

$200

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Solar PV

Value

25% of cost

Max

$200

Likely

—

Ongoing Programs

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Colorado

Charge Ahead Colorado

80

Colorado

Charge Ahead Colorado

Value

80

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.