Solar Savings Calculator for Boise, ID
Homeowners in Boise pay an average of $122/month for electricity through Idaho Power. With 5 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$122
Avg Monthly Bill
11.8¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
5h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$37,895
Est. 25-Year Savings
Calculate Your Savings in Boise
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
6.8 kW
Panel Count
17 panels
Total System Cost
$18,700
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$5,610
Net Cost
$13,090
Annual Savings
$1,464
Payback Period
8.9 years
25-Year Savings
$37,895
Return on Investment
289%
* Estimates based on 5 peak sun hours/day in Boise, ID, 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 Boise
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Idaho Power
- Permit Cost
- $250
- Permit Timeline
- 2-3 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 6.8 kW
- Panel Count
- 17 panels
- Gross Cost
- $18,700
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $13,090
Available Incentives for Boise, ID
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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