Solar Savings Calculator for Boulder, CO
Homeowners in Boulder pay an average of $145/month for electricity through Xcel Energy. With 5.5 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$145
Avg Monthly Bill
15.8¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
5.5h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$49,817
Est. 25-Year Savings
Calculate Your Savings in Boulder
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
5.6 kW
Panel Count
14 panels
Total System Cost
$15,400
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$4,620
Net Cost
$10,780
Annual Savings
$1,740
Payback Period
6.2 years
25-Year Savings
$49,817
Return on Investment
462%
* Estimates based on 5.5 peak sun hours/day in Boulder, CO, 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 Boulder
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Xcel Energy
- Permit Cost
- $350
- Permit Timeline
- 2-4 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 5.6 kW
- Panel Count
- 14 panels
- Gross Cost
- $15,400
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $10,780
Available Incentives for Boulder, CO
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.
Colorado Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption
The value added to a property by a solar installation is exempt from property taxes.
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