Solar Savings Calculator for Tacoma, WA
Homeowners in Tacoma pay an average of $120/month for electricity through Tacoma Power. With 3.4 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$120
Avg Monthly Bill
12¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3.4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$30,200
Est. 25-Year Savings
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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
$1,440
Payback Period
13.9 years
25-Year Savings
$30,200
Return on Investment
151%
* Estimates based on 3.4 peak sun hours/day in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Tacoma Power
- Permit Cost
- $375
- Permit Timeline
- 3-5 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 Tacoma, 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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