Solar Savings Calculator for Pittsburgh, PA
Homeowners in Pittsburgh pay an average of $148/month for electricity through Duquesne Light. With 3.7 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$148
Avg Monthly Bill
17.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3.7h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$46,689
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
7.6 kW
Panel Count
19 panels
Total System Cost
$21,660
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,498
Net Cost
$15,162
Annual Savings
$1,776
Payback Period
8.5 years
25-Year Savings
$46,689
Return on Investment
308%
* Estimates based on 3.7 peak sun hours/day in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Duquesne Light
- Permit Cost
- $450
- Permit Timeline
- 3-6 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 7.6 kW
- Panel Count
- 19 panels
- Gross Cost
- $21,660
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $15,162
Available Incentives for Pittsburgh, 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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