Solar Savings Calculator for Appleton, WI
Homeowners in Appleton pay an average of $125/month for electricity through Wisconsin Public Service (WPS). With 3.7 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$125
Avg Monthly Bill
16.8¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3.7h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$38,435
Est. 25-Year Savings
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
6.8 kW
Panel Count
17 panels
Total System Cost
$19,720
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$5,916
Net Cost
$13,804
Annual Savings
$1,500
Payback Period
9.2 years
25-Year Savings
$38,435
Return on Investment
278%
* Estimates based on 3.7 peak sun hours/day in Appleton, WI, system cost of $2.9/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 Appleton
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Wisconsin Public Service (WPS)
- Permit Cost
- $325
- Permit Timeline
- 2-4 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 6.8 kW
- Panel Count
- 17 panels
- Gross Cost
- $19,720
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $13,804
Available Incentives for Appleton, WI
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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