Solar Savings Calculator for Hillsboro, OR
Homeowners in Hillsboro pay an average of $128/month for electricity through Portland General Electric (PGE). With 3.7 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$128
Avg Monthly Bill
13.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3.7h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$35,937
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
8.8 kW
Panel Count
22 panels
Total System Cost
$25,080
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$7,524
Net Cost
$17,556
Annual Savings
$1,536
Payback Period
11.4 years
25-Year Savings
$35,937
Return on Investment
205%
* Estimates based on 3.7 peak sun hours/day in Hillsboro, OR, 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 Hillsboro
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Portland General Electric (PGE)
- Permit Cost
- $350
- Permit Timeline
- 2-4 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 8.8 kW
- Panel Count
- 22 panels
- Gross Cost
- $25,080
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $17,556
Available Incentives for Hillsboro, OR
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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