Solar Savings Calculator for Tuscaloosa, AL
Homeowners in Tuscaloosa pay an average of $155/month for electricity through Alabama Power. With 4.7 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$155
Avg Monthly Bill
14.3¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.7h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$50,147
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
7.6 kW
Panel Count
19 panels
Total System Cost
$20,900
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,270
Net Cost
$14,630
Annual Savings
$1,860
Payback Period
7.9 years
25-Year Savings
$50,147
Return on Investment
343%
* Estimates based on 4.7 peak sun hours/day in Tuscaloosa, AL, system cost of $2.75/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.
Local Solar Details for Tuscaloosa
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Alabama Power
- Permit Cost
- $250
- Permit Timeline
- 2-3 weeks
- Net Metering
- partial
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 7.6 kW
- Panel Count
- 19 panels
- Gross Cost
- $20,900
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $14,630
Available Incentives for Tuscaloosa, AL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Reduces federal income tax liability by 30% of the total cost of a solar energy system, including equipment and installation.
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