Solar Savings Calculator for Asheville, NC
Homeowners in Asheville pay an average of $138/month for electricity through Duke Energy Carolinas. With 4.5 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$138
Avg Monthly Bill
13.2¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.5h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$42,552
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
8 kW
Panel Count
20 panels
Total System Cost
$21,600
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,480
Net Cost
$15,120
Annual Savings
$1,656
Payback Period
9.1 years
25-Year Savings
$42,552
Return on Investment
281%
* Estimates based on 4.5 peak sun hours/day in Asheville, NC, system cost of $2.7/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 Asheville
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Duke Energy Carolinas
- Permit Cost
- $325
- Permit Timeline
- 2-4 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 8 kW
- Panel Count
- 20 panels
- Gross Cost
- $21,600
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $15,120
Available Incentives for Asheville, NC
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.
North Carolina Renewable Energy Tax Credit
Excludes 80% of the appraised value added by solar from property taxes.
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