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996 Stonegate Dr

Salem, VA , 24153

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Your WattBuy Score

Energy Usage

1,258 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

757 lbs

Savings

$0

/mo

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Your energy costs

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Electricity

$213

/mo

Heating

$36

/mo

Gasoline

$415

/mo

Total

$664

/mo

Your energy costs

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Total

$664

/mo

Electricity

$213

/mo

Heating

$36

/mo

Gasoline

$415

/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 Salem

Average solar panel installation

$34,164

Average monthly bill without solar

$213

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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EV Chargers

Estimated Savings

$307

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$23

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

7 lbs

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$5

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$9

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

3 lbs

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$21

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

76 lbs

Water Heaters

Battery Backup

Estimated Savings

$61

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $34,164. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 15090 kWh, and a 11.24 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $3.04/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for Appalachian Power Co are 17¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $2,559 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 15.72 years. If the costs of Appalachian Power Co electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 15.26 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 1430 kWh in March, to a low of 1030 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 11.24 kW sized system would produce 15090 kWh.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 21 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 24153. In your city, Salem, 21 homes have installed solar panels. And in the state of Virginia, 2,409 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 16 solar installers that operate in Virginia. WattBuy recommends EnergySage.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Appalachian Power - Virginia

Appalachian Power - Appliances Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment

$100

—

—

Appalachian Power - Virginia

Appalachian Power - Appliances Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment

Value

$100

Max

—

Likely

—

Ductless Mini-Split

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Appalachian Power - Virginia

Home Performance Program - Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump

$400

—

—

Appalachian Power - Virginia

Home Performance Program - Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump

Value

$400

Max

—

Likely

—

Appalachian Power - Virginia

Appalachian Power - Home Performance Heat Pump

$250–$400

$400

—

Appalachian Power - Virginia

Appalachian Power - Home Performance Heat Pump

Value

$250–$400

Max

$400

Likely

—

Appalachian Power - Virginia

Appalachian Power - HVAC Tune Up

$25–$35

$35

—

Appalachian Power - Virginia

Appalachian Power - HVAC Tune Up

Value

$25–$35

Max

$35

Likely

—

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

City of Alexandria

Alexandria Solar Property Tax Exemption

100% of system value exempt from property tax

—

—

City of Alexandria

Alexandria Solar Property Tax Exemption

Value

100% of system value exempt from property tax

Max

—

Likely

—

Prince William County

Solar Property Tax Exemption

100% of system value exempt from property tax

—

—

Prince William County

Solar Property Tax Exemption

Value

100% of system value exempt from property tax

Max

—

Likely

—

Fairfax County

Solar Property Tax Exemption

100% of system value exempt from property tax

—

—

Fairfax County

Solar Property Tax Exemption

Value

100% of system value exempt from property tax

Max

—

Likely

—

City of Roanoke

Roanoke Solar Property Tax Exemption

100% of system value exempt from property tax

—

—

City of Roanoke

Roanoke Solar Property Tax Exemption

Value

100% of system value exempt from property tax

Max

—

Likely

—

Fauquier County

Solar Property Tax Exemption

100% of system value exempt from property tax

—

—

Fauquier County

Solar Property Tax Exemption

Value

100% of system value exempt from property tax

Max

—

Likely

—

City of Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg Solar Property Tax Exemption

100% of system value exempt from property tax

—

—

City of Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg Solar Property Tax Exemption

Value

100% of system value exempt from property tax

Max

—

Likely

—

City of Lexington

Lexington Solar Property Tax Exemption

100% of system value exempt from property tax

—

—

City of Lexington

Lexington Solar Property Tax Exemption

Value

100% of system value exempt from property tax

Max

—

Likely

—

Giles County

Solar Property Tax Exemption

100% of system value exempt from property tax

—

—

Giles County

Solar Property Tax Exemption

Value

100% of system value exempt from property tax

Max

—

Likely

—

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue

Loudoun County Solar Property Tax Exemption (≤25kW)

100% of system value exempt from property tax

—

—

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue

Loudoun County Solar Property Tax Exemption (≤25kW)

Value

100% of system value exempt from property tax

Max

—

Likely

—

Hanover County

Solar Property Tax Exemption

50% of system value exempt from property tax

—

—

Hanover County

Solar Property Tax Exemption

Value

50% of system value exempt from property tax

Max

—

Likely

—

Pulaski County

Solar Property Tax Exemption

50% of system value exempt from property tax

—

—

Pulaski County

Solar Property Tax Exemption

Value

50% of system value exempt from property tax

Max

—

Likely

—

City of Charlottesville

Charlottesville Solar Property Tax Exemption

4.9% of system value exempt from property tax

—

—

City of Charlottesville

Charlottesville Solar Property Tax Exemption

Value

4.9% of system value exempt from property tax

Max

—

Likely

—

Ongoing Programs

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Appalachian Power - Virginia

Appalachian Power Co DR Program

$87/year savings (off-

Appalachian Power - Virginia

Appalachian Power Co DR Program

Value

$87/year savings (off-

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Virginia

VA SREC Program

$28.25/MWh (market price)

Virginia

VA SREC Program

Value

$28.25/MWh (market price)

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.