Solar Savings Calculator for Bethlehem, PA
Homeowners in Bethlehem pay an average of $150/month for electricity through PPL Electric Utilities. With 4 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$150
Avg Monthly Bill
18¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$48,323
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
7.2 kW
Panel Count
18 panels
Total System Cost
$20,520
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,156
Net Cost
$14,364
Annual Savings
$1,800
Payback Period
8 years
25-Year Savings
$48,323
Return on Investment
336%
* Estimates based on 4 peak sun hours/day in Bethlehem, PA, 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 Bethlehem
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- PPL Electric Utilities
- Permit Cost
- $400
- Permit Timeline
- 3-5 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 7.2 kW
- Panel Count
- 18 panels
- Gross Cost
- $20,520
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $14,364
Available Incentives for Bethlehem, PA
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.
Pennsylvania SREC Program
SRECs earned for solar electricity generation, tradeable on the market.
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