Solar Savings Calculator for Iowa

Iowa homeowners pay an average of $130/month for electricity at 14.5¢/kWh. With 4.3 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.

$130
Avg Monthly Bill
14.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.3h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$40,217
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in Iowa

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
7.2 kW
Panel Count
18 panels
Total System Cost
$20,160
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,048
Net Cost
$14,112
Annual Savings
$1,560
Payback Period
9 years
25-Year Savings
$40,217
Return on Investment
285%

* Estimates based on 4.3 peak sun hours/day in Iowa, system cost of $2.8/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.

Solar Incentives in Iowa

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

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