Solar Savings Calculator for Fort Smith, AR
Homeowners in Fort Smith pay an average of $128/month for electricity through Oklahoma Gas & Electric. With 4.8 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$128
Avg Monthly Bill
12.2¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.8h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$39,381
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
7.2 kW
Panel Count
18 panels
Total System Cost
$20,160
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,048
Net Cost
$14,112
Annual Savings
$1,536
Payback Period
9.2 years
25-Year Savings
$39,381
Return on Investment
279%
* Estimates based on 4.8 peak sun hours/day in Fort Smith, AR, system cost of $2.8/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 Fort Smith
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Oklahoma Gas & Electric
- Permit Cost
- $225
- Permit Timeline
- 2-3 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 7.2 kW
- Panel Count
- 18 panels
- Gross Cost
- $20,160
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $14,112
Available Incentives for Fort Smith, AR
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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