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99 Unadilla Ave

Asheville, NC , 28803

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Your WattBuy Score

Energy Usage

1,670 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

1,199 lbs

Savings

$0

/mo

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Your energy costs

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Electricity

$245

/mo

Heating

$40

/mo

Gasoline

$345

/mo

Total

$630

/mo

Your energy costs

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Total

$630

/mo

Electricity

$245

/mo

Heating

$40

/mo

Gasoline

$345

/mo

Savings

$0

/mo

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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 Asheville

Average solar panel installation

$39,384

Average monthly bill without solar

$245

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

11 years
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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$26

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

11 lbs

EV Chargers

Estimated Savings

$245

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$4

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$11

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

4 lbs

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$24

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

120 lbs

Water Heaters

Heat Pumps

Battery Backup

Estimated Savings

$39

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $39,384. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 20050 kWh, and a 14.17 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $2.78/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for Progress Energy Carolinas Inc are 15¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $2,937 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 14.32 years. If the costs of Progress Energy Carolinas Inc electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 13.90 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 1900 kWh in May, to a low of 1370 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 14.17 kW sized system would produce 20050 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

The state of North Carolina generally uses Avoided Cost Rate for net metering. This means that when you produce more electricity than your house uses, the utility will pay you Avoided Cost Rate for the extra electricity.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 27 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 28803. In your city, Asheville, 242 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of North Carolina, 2,911 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 15 solar installers that operate in North Carolina. WattBuy recommends EnergySage.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Duke Energy - North Carolina

PowerPair Storage Incentive

$500/kWh

—

$5,000

Duke Energy - North Carolina

PowerPair Storage Incentive

Value

$500/kWh

Max

—

Likely

$5,000

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Duke Energy - North Carolina

Duke Energy Charger Prep Credit

—

$1,133

—

Duke Energy - North Carolina

Duke Energy Charger Prep Credit

Value

—

Max

$1,133

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

City of High Point Electric Utilities

Geothermal Heat Pump Rebate

$500

—

—

City of High Point Electric Utilities

Geothermal Heat Pump Rebate

Value

$500

Max

—

Likely

—

City of High Point Electric Utilities

Heat Pump Rebate – 15.2–17.1 SEER2

$300–$400

$400

—

City of High Point Electric Utilities

Heat Pump Rebate – 15.2–17.1 SEER2

Value

$300–$400

Max

$400

Likely

—

North Carolina

North Carolina - Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program - Electric heat pumps

$8,000

—

—

North Carolina

North Carolina - Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program - Electric heat pumps

Value

$8,000

Max

—

Likely

—

North Carolina

Boilers - North Carolina Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) Program

100% of cost

$16,000

—

North Carolina

Boilers - North Carolina Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) Program

Value

100% of cost

Max

$16,000

Likely

—

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Duke Energy - North Carolina

PowerPair

$0.36/W

—

—

Duke Energy - North Carolina

PowerPair

Value

$0.36/W

Max

—

Likely

—

Ongoing Programs

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Duke Energy - South Carolina

EnergyWise Home and Power Manager Battery Control Program

$5/month

Duke Energy - South Carolina

EnergyWise Home and Power Manager Battery Control Program

Value

$5/month

Solar

Who

Program

Value

North Carolina

NC SREC Program

—

North Carolina

NC SREC 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.