Solar Savings Calculator for Salem, OR
Homeowners in Salem pay an average of $122/month for electricity through Portland General Electric (PGE). With 3.8 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$122
Avg Monthly Bill
13.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3.8h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$35,025
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
8 kW
Panel Count
20 panels
Total System Cost
$22,800
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,840
Net Cost
$15,960
Annual Savings
$1,464
Payback Period
10.9 years
25-Year Savings
$35,025
Return on Investment
219%
* Estimates based on 3.8 peak sun hours/day in Salem, 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 Salem
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Portland General Electric (PGE)
- Permit Cost
- $350
- Permit Timeline
- 2-4 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 8 kW
- Panel Count
- 20 panels
- Gross Cost
- $22,800
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $15,960
Available Incentives for Salem, 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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