Solar Savings Calculator for Columbia, MO
Homeowners in Columbia pay an average of $140/month for electricity through Columbia Water & Light. With 4.4 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$140
Avg Monthly Bill
14¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$43,878
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
7.6 kW
Panel Count
19 panels
Total System Cost
$20,900
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,270
Net Cost
$14,630
Annual Savings
$1,680
Payback Period
8.7 years
25-Year Savings
$43,878
Return on Investment
300%
* Estimates based on 4.4 peak sun hours/day in Columbia, MO, system cost of $2.75/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 Columbia
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Columbia Water & Light
- Permit Cost
- $275
- Permit Timeline
- 2-3 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 7.6 kW
- Panel Count
- 19 panels
- Gross Cost
- $20,900
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $14,630
Available Incentives for Columbia, MO
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.
Missouri SREC Program
SRECs through Missouri's renewable energy standard.
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