Solar Savings Calculator for Connecticut

Connecticut homeowners pay an average of $220/month for electricity at 29.5¢/kWh. With 4.2 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.

$220
Avg Monthly Bill
29.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.2h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$79,761
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in Connecticut

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
6 kW
Panel Count
15 panels
Total System Cost
$17,400
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$5,220
Net Cost
$12,180
Annual Savings
$2,640
Payback Period
4.6 years
25-Year Savings
$79,761
Return on Investment
655%

* Estimates based on 4.2 peak sun hours/day in Connecticut, system cost of $2.9/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.

Solar Incentives in Connecticut

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.

30% of system cost

Connecticut Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (RRES)

Performance-based incentive paid over time based on solar production.

Up to $0.43/W for systems up to 10 kW

Connecticut SREC Program

Solar Renewable Energy Credits earned for every 1,000 kWh of solar electricity generated.

$30-50 per SREC

Cities in Connecticut

Select your city for a more precise estimate with local electricity rates and utility information.

Bridgeport

29¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day

Avg bill: $215/mo · United Illuminating

New Haven

29.5¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day

Avg bill: $218/mo · United Illuminating

Hartford

30¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day

Avg bill: $222/mo · Eversource Energy

Stamford

29.5¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day

Avg bill: $225/mo · Eversource Energy

Waterbury

29.8¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day

Avg bill: $215/mo · Eversource Energy

Norwalk

29.5¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day

Avg bill: $220/mo · Eversource Energy

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