Solar Savings Calculator for Columbus, GA
Homeowners in Columbus pay an average of $155/month for electricity through Georgia Power. With 5 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$155
Avg Monthly Bill
14.2¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
5h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$50,917
Est. 25-Year Savings
Calculate Your Savings in Columbus
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
7.2 kW
Panel Count
18 panels
Total System Cost
$19,800
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$5,940
Net Cost
$13,860
Annual Savings
$1,860
Payback Period
7.5 years
25-Year Savings
$50,917
Return on Investment
367%
* Estimates based on 5 peak sun hours/day in Columbus, GA, 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 Columbus
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Georgia Power
- Permit Cost
- $300
- Permit Timeline
- 2-3 weeks
- Net Metering
- none
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 7.2 kW
- Panel Count
- 18 panels
- Gross Cost
- $19,800
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $13,860
Available Incentives for Columbus, GA
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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