Solar Savings Calculator for Reno, NV
Homeowners in Reno pay an average of $148/month for electricity through NV Energy. With 5.8 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$148
Avg Monthly Bill
16¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
5.8h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$51,463
Est. 25-Year Savings
Calculate Your Savings in Reno
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
5.6 kW
Panel Count
14 panels
Total System Cost
$14,840
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$4,452
Net Cost
$10,388
Annual Savings
$1,776
Payback Period
5.8 years
25-Year Savings
$51,463
Return on Investment
495%
* Estimates based on 5.8 peak sun hours/day in Reno, NV, system cost of $2.65/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 Reno
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- NV Energy
- Permit Cost
- $350
- Permit Timeline
- 2-4 weeks
- Net Metering
- partial
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 5.6 kW
- Panel Count
- 14 panels
- Gross Cost
- $14,840
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $10,388
Available Incentives for Reno, NV
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.
Nevada Net Metering
Credits for excess solar energy exported to the grid at 75% of the retail electricity rate.
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