Solar Calculator
Wondering if solar is right for you?
Solar installers may present a variety of “estimates” or “averages” to calculate your energy savings in proposals. It’s important that you understand how these estimates may vary and how the values they choose to use may have a significant influence on the projected “pay-back period” for the system.
Additionally, installers may suggest you are automatically eligible for a significant Federal Tax Credit. It’s important to know how these tax credits work, as you may not have the taxable income for this credit to apply to you! Be sure to check with a professional tax advisor to determine if you qualify before making a decision. Installers may also suggest the price of energy is going to increase dramatically in the future; this is a difficult thing to predict. Historically, electric rates have increased gradually over time. The solar calculator allows you to experiment with annual rate increase scenarios to better understand the potential impacts of future price changes.
Lastly, the tool enables you to learn about how solar systems are sized and how they may (or may not) offset portions of your electric bill. You can also gain an understanding of how an optional battery storage system may impact the viability of a solar system, based on our metering model.