Solar Savings Calculator for Rochester, MN
Homeowners in Rochester pay an average of $130/month for electricity through Rochester Public Utilities. With 3.9 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$130
Avg Monthly Bill
15.2¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3.9h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$38,901
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
7.6 kW
Panel Count
19 panels
Total System Cost
$22,040
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,612
Net Cost
$15,428
Annual Savings
$1,560
Payback Period
9.9 years
25-Year Savings
$38,901
Return on Investment
252%
* Estimates based on 3.9 peak sun hours/day in Rochester, MN, 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 Rochester
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Rochester Public Utilities
- Permit Cost
- $300
- Permit Timeline
- 2-4 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 7.6 kW
- Panel Count
- 19 panels
- Gross Cost
- $22,040
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $15,428
Available Incentives for Rochester, MN
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.
Minnesota Solar*Rewards Program
Xcel Energy incentive program for residential solar installations.
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