Solar Savings Calculator for Fort Collins, CO
Homeowners in Fort Collins pay an average of $138/month for electricity through Fort Collins Utilities. With 5.4 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$138
Avg Monthly Bill
14.8¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
5.4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$46,122
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
6 kW
Panel Count
15 panels
Total System Cost
$16,500
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$4,950
Net Cost
$11,550
Annual Savings
$1,656
Payback Period
7 years
25-Year Savings
$46,122
Return on Investment
399%
* Estimates based on 5.4 peak sun hours/day in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Fort Collins Utilities
- Permit Cost
- $300
- Permit Timeline
- 2-3 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 6 kW
- Panel Count
- 15 panels
- Gross Cost
- $16,500
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $11,550
Available Incentives for Fort Collins, 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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