Solar Savings Calculator for Portland, OR
Homeowners in Portland 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
13.8¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3.7h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$36,735
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
8.4 kW
Panel Count
21 panels
Total System Cost
$23,940
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$7,182
Net Cost
$16,758
Annual Savings
$1,536
Payback Period
10.9 years
25-Year Savings
$36,735
Return on Investment
219%
* Estimates based on 3.7 peak sun hours/day in Portland, 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 Portland
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Portland General Electric (PGE)
- Permit Cost
- $400
- Permit Timeline
- 3-6 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 8.4 kW
- Panel Count
- 21 panels
- Gross Cost
- $23,940
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $16,758
Available Incentives for Portland, 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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