Solar Savings Calculator for Auburn, ME
Homeowners in Auburn pay an average of $150/month for electricity through Central Maine Power. With 4 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$150
Avg Monthly Bill
22.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$51,319
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
5.6 kW
Panel Count
14 panels
Total System Cost
$16,240
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$4,872
Net Cost
$11,368
Annual Savings
$1,800
Payback Period
6.3 years
25-Year Savings
$51,319
Return on Investment
451%
* Estimates based on 4 peak sun hours/day in Auburn, ME, 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.
Local Solar Details for Auburn
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Central Maine Power
- Permit Cost
- $300
- Permit Timeline
- 2-4 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 5.6 kW
- Panel Count
- 14 panels
- Gross Cost
- $16,240
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $11,368
Available Incentives for Auburn, ME
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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