Solar Savings Calculator for St. Paul, MN
Homeowners in St. Paul pay an average of $128/month for electricity through Xcel Energy. With 4 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$128
Avg Monthly Bill
15.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$39,689
Est. 25-Year Savings
Calculate Your Savings in St. Paul
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
6.8 kW
Panel Count
17 panels
Total System Cost
$19,720
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$5,916
Net Cost
$13,804
Annual Savings
$1,536
Payback Period
9 years
25-Year Savings
$39,689
Return on Investment
288%
* Estimates based on 4 peak sun hours/day in St. Paul, 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 St. Paul
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Xcel Energy
- Permit Cost
- $350
- Permit Timeline
- 3-5 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 6.8 kW
- Panel Count
- 17 panels
- Gross Cost
- $19,720
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $13,804
Available Incentives for St. Paul, 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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