Solar Savings Calculator for Parkersburg, WV
Homeowners in Parkersburg pay an average of $135/month for electricity through Appalachian Power. With 3.9 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$135
Avg Monthly Bill
13.8¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3.9h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$39,660
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
8.4 kW
Panel Count
21 panels
Total System Cost
$23,940
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$7,182
Net Cost
$16,758
Annual Savings
$1,620
Payback Period
10.3 years
25-Year Savings
$39,660
Return on Investment
237%
* Estimates based on 3.9 peak sun hours/day in Parkersburg, WV, 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 Parkersburg
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Appalachian Power
- Permit Cost
- $250
- Permit Timeline
- 2-3 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 8.4 kW
- Panel Count
- 21 panels
- Gross Cost
- $23,940
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $16,758
Available Incentives for Parkersburg, WV
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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