Solar Savings Calculator for Akron, OH
Homeowners in Akron pay an average of $138/month for electricity through Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy). With 3.8 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$138
Avg Monthly Bill
15.8¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3.8h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$42,776
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
7.6 kW
Panel Count
19 panels
Total System Cost
$21,280
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,384
Net Cost
$14,896
Annual Savings
$1,656
Payback Period
9 years
25-Year Savings
$42,776
Return on Investment
287%
* Estimates based on 3.8 peak sun hours/day in Akron, OH, system cost of $2.8/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 Akron
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)
- Permit Cost
- $325
- Permit Timeline
- 2-4 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 7.6 kW
- Panel Count
- 19 panels
- Gross Cost
- $21,280
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $14,896
Available Incentives for Akron, OH
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.
Ohio SREC Program
Solar Renewable Energy Credits earned for solar production.
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