Solar Savings Calculator
See how fast solar pays for itself and what it saves over 25 years.
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How it works
Solar pays back as the up-front system cost, reduced by the federal tax credit, is recovered through avoided electric bills. Because utility rates tend to rise every year, the savings grow over the panels’ 25-plus-year life.
Frequently asked questions
Does a shorter payback always mean a better deal?
Usually, but also weigh the 25-year total. A pricier high-efficiency system can have a slightly longer payback yet larger lifetime savings if it offsets more of a rising bill.
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