Solar Savings Calculator for Billings, MT
Homeowners in Billings pay an average of $122/month for electricity through NorthWestern Energy. With 4.6 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$122
Avg Monthly Bill
13.2¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.6h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$37,419
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
6.8 kW
Panel Count
17 panels
Total System Cost
$19,380
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$5,814
Net Cost
$13,566
Annual Savings
$1,464
Payback Period
9.3 years
25-Year Savings
$37,419
Return on Investment
276%
* Estimates based on 4.6 peak sun hours/day in Billings, MT, 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 Billings
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- NorthWestern Energy
- Permit Cost
- $275
- Permit Timeline
- 2-3 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 6.8 kW
- Panel Count
- 17 panels
- Gross Cost
- $19,380
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $13,566
Available Incentives for Billings, MT
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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