Solar Savings Calculator for Watertown, SD
Homeowners in Watertown pay an average of $125/month for electricity through Watertown Municipal Utilities. With 4.4 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$125
Avg Monthly Bill
13.2¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$37,875
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
$1,500
Payback Period
9.6 years
25-Year Savings
$37,875
Return on Investment
264%
* Estimates based on 4.4 peak sun hours/day in Watertown, SD, 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 Watertown
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Watertown Municipal Utilities
- Permit Cost
- $225
- Permit Timeline
- 2-3 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 Watertown, SD
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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