Solar Savings Calculator for Cranston, RI
Homeowners in Cranston pay an average of $175/month for electricity through Rhode Island Energy. With 4.1 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$175
Avg Monthly Bill
27.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.1h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$62,397
Est. 25-Year Savings
Calculate Your Savings in Cranston
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
5.2 kW
Panel Count
13 panels
Total System Cost
$15,340
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$4,602
Net Cost
$10,738
Annual Savings
$2,100
Payback Period
5.1 years
25-Year Savings
$62,397
Return on Investment
581%
* Estimates based on 4.1 peak sun hours/day in Cranston, RI, system cost of $2.95/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 Cranston
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Rhode Island Energy
- Permit Cost
- $425
- Permit Timeline
- 3-5 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 5.2 kW
- Panel Count
- 13 panels
- Gross Cost
- $15,340
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $10,738
Available Incentives for Cranston, RI
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.
Rhode Island Renewable Energy Growth (REG)
Long-term performance-based incentive through National Grid.
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