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Your WattBuy Score

Energy Usage

901 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

904 lbs

Savings

$0

/mo

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Your energy costs

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Electricity

$135

/mo

Heating

$26

/mo

Gasoline

$211

/mo

Total

$372

/mo

Your energy costs

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Total

$372

/mo

Electricity

$135

/mo

Heating

$26

/mo

Gasoline

$211

/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 Boulder

Average solar panel installation

$23,990

Average monthly bill without solar

$135

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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LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$6

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

3 lbs

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$4

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$14

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

8 lbs

EV Chargers

Estimated Savings

$153

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$14

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

90 lbs

Heat Pumps

Water Heaters

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $23,990. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 10810 kWh, and a 6.97 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 Public Service Co of Colorado are 15¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $1,621 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 Public Service Co of Colorado 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 1010 kWh in March, to a low of 780 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 6.97 kW sized system would produce 10810 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

The state of Colorado 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 473 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 80305. In your city, Boulder, 1,912 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of Colorado, 24,360 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 13 solar installers that operate in Colorado. WattBuy recommends EnergySage, Modernize, RGR Marketing, and Palmetto.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Xcel Energy - Colorado

Renewable Battery Connect - Standard Rebate

$350/kW

$5,000

—

Xcel Energy - Colorado

Renewable Battery Connect - Standard Rebate

Value

$350/kW

Max

$5,000

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

Xcel Energy - Colorado

EV Home Wiring Rebate (Standard)

$500

—

—

Xcel Energy - Colorado

EV Home Wiring Rebate (Standard)

Value

$500

Max

—

Likely

—

Internal Revenue Service

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (§30C)

$30

$1,000

—

Internal Revenue Service

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (§30C)

Value

$30

Max

$1,000

Likely

—

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

CORE (Community Office for Resource Efficiency)

New Construction All-Electric Rebate

$10,000

—

—

CORE (Community Office for Resource Efficiency)

New Construction All-Electric Rebate

Value

$10,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Efficiency Works

Ground source heat pump

$3,000

—

—

Efficiency Works

Ground source heat pump

Value

$3,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Town of Estes Park

Efficiency Works - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program - Ground Source Heat Pump

$3,000

—

—

Town of Estes Park

Efficiency Works - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program - Ground Source Heat Pump

Value

$3,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, ducted or partially ducted - Tier 2

$2,000

—

—

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, ducted or partially ducted - Tier 2

Value

$2,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Efficiency Works

Bundling bonus rebate

$2,000

—

—

Efficiency Works

Bundling bonus rebate

Value

$2,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Efficiency Works

Homes Retrofit Rebates

$1,500

$1,500

—

Efficiency Works

Homes Retrofit Rebates

Value

$1,500

Max

$1,500

Likely

—

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, ducted or partially ducted - Tier 1

$1,500

—

—

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, ducted or partially ducted - Tier 1

Value

$1,500

Max

—

Likely

—

Town of Estes Park

Efficiency Works - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program - Air Source Heat Pump

$1,500

$1,500

—

Town of Estes Park

Efficiency Works - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program - Air Source Heat Pump

Value

$1,500

Max

$1,500

Likely

—

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, non-ducted (replacing electric baseboard)

$1,000/ton

—

$5,000

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, non-ducted (replacing electric baseboard)

Value

$1,000/ton

Max

—

Likely

$5,000

Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE)

Roaring Fork Valley - Energy Smart Colorado Renewable Energy Rebate Program - Geothermal

$1,000–$4,000

$4,000

—

Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE)

Roaring Fork Valley - Energy Smart Colorado Renewable Energy Rebate Program - Geothermal

Value

$1,000–$4,000

Max

$4,000

Likely

—

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, non-ducted

$500/ton

—

$2,500

Efficiency Works

Air source heat pump, non-ducted

Value

$500/ton

Max

—

Likely

$2,500

Town of Estes Park

Efficiency Works - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program - Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump

$500

$500

—

Town of Estes Park

Efficiency Works - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program - Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump

Value

$500

Max

$500

Likely

—

CORE (Community Office for Resource Efficiency)

Fuel Switching Projects

50% of cost

$7,500

—

CORE (Community Office for Resource Efficiency)

Fuel Switching Projects

Value

50% of cost

Max

$7,500

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 - Ground Source Heat Pump

25% of cost

$300

—

Boulder County

EnergySmart - Ground Source Heat Pump

Value

25% of cost

Max

$300

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

—

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE)

Roaring Fork Valley - Energy Smart Colorado Renewable Energy Rebate Program - PV

$1,000/$

$1,000

—

Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE)

Roaring Fork Valley - Energy Smart Colorado Renewable Energy Rebate Program - PV

Value

$1,000/$

Max

$1,000

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

—

Who

Program

Value

Xcel Energy - Colorado

Xcel Energy - Solar*Rewards Small Program

—

Xcel Energy - Colorado

Xcel Energy - Solar*Rewards Small Program

Value

—

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Xcel Energy - Colorado

Renewable Battery Connect

$100/kW/year

Xcel Energy - Colorado

Renewable Battery Connect

Value

$100/kW/year

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Xcel Energy

Charging Perks

150 annually

Xcel Energy

Charging Perks

Value

150 annually

Colorado

Charge Ahead Colorado

80

Colorado

Charge Ahead Colorado

Value

80

Smart Thermostat

Who

Program

Value

ecobee

Community Energy Savings

$50/year typical

ecobee

Community Energy Savings

Value

$50/year typical

Google Nest

Rush Hour Rewards

$40/year typical

Google Nest

Rush Hour Rewards

Value

$40/year typical

Xcel Energy

AC Rewards Smart Thermostat Program

25 annually

Xcel Energy

AC Rewards Smart Thermostat Program

Value

25 annually

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Xcel Energy

Solar*Rewards REC Incentives

—

Xcel Energy

Solar*Rewards REC Incentives

Value

—

Xcel Energy

Net Energy Metering (NEM)

—

Xcel Energy

Net Energy Metering (NEM)

Value

—

Colorado

Net Metering

—

Colorado

Net Metering

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.