Solar Savings Calculator for Germantown, MD
Homeowners in Germantown pay an average of $165/month for electricity through Pepco. With 4.4 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$165
Avg Monthly Bill
16.8¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$53,794
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
7.6 kW
Panel Count
19 panels
Total System Cost
$21,660
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,498
Net Cost
$15,162
Annual Savings
$1,980
Payback Period
7.7 years
25-Year Savings
$53,794
Return on Investment
355%
* Estimates based on 4.4 peak sun hours/day in Germantown, MD, system cost of $2.85/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 Germantown
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Pepco
- Permit Cost
- $375
- Permit Timeline
- 3-5 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 7.6 kW
- Panel Count
- 19 panels
- Gross Cost
- $21,660
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $15,162
Available Incentives for Germantown, MD
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.
Maryland SREC Program
Solar Renewable Energy Credits tradeable on the open market.
Maryland Residential Clean Energy Grant
One-time grant for residential solar installations.
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