Solar Savings Calculator for Seattle, WA
Homeowners in Seattle pay an average of $128/month for electricity through Seattle City Light. With 3.3 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$128
Avg Monthly Bill
12.8¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3.3h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$33,543
Est. 25-Year Savings
Calculate Your Savings in Seattle
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
10 kW
Panel Count
25 panels
Total System Cost
$28,500
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$8,550
Net Cost
$19,950
Annual Savings
$1,536
Payback Period
13 years
25-Year Savings
$33,543
Return on Investment
168%
* Estimates based on 3.3 peak sun hours/day in Seattle, WA, 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 Seattle
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Seattle City Light
- Permit Cost
- $450
- Permit Timeline
- 3-6 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 10 kW
- Panel Count
- 25 panels
- Gross Cost
- $28,500
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $19,950
Available Incentives for Seattle, WA
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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