Cost of solar in Garden Grove, CA
Electricity Consumption in Garden Grove
Electricity Consumption by California residents averages 573 kWh per month. It ranks #2 in the nation for savings from installing solar panels on the home.
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Solar power in Garden Grove, California
Southern California Edison offers a net metering program for its solar customers. Net metering bills you only for excess solar generation exported minus energy drawn from the grid. Usually more solar is exported than drawn and SCE will credit you at their retail power rate. You can carry forward billing credits for up to twelve months or just ask your utility to write you a check. With the new NEM-2 regulations new solar customers must switch to time of use billing before installing solar reducing returns by about 10% although, this is miniscule and will such high production numbers in Garden Grove and the price on solar equipment decreasing solar is still a great investment. There is also the 30% tax credit dramatically reducing payback times. This tax credit has no size limits and can be spread over several years. Since incentives are so generous many lawmakers are trying to shut the down so best act now!
Even if you are not convinced about solar we recommend that at the very least you use the solar panel calculator for Garden Grove to find out:
- How many solar panels you need to cover your power bill;
- How suitable your house is for solar;
- What incentives your house may be eligible for;
- The cost of solar panel installation in Garden Grove and whether you are eligible for zero down solar deals; and
- Your likely payback period and return on investment from installing solar
Estimate your solar savings
The average cost of installing residential solar panels in Garden Grove, California in 2020 is $2.72 per watt. The average system size in the US is 6 kilowatts, which means the average price of a solar system in Garden Grove, CA is $13,600. (before claiming 26% tax credit and other rebates)
What does the cost of a real solar system look like?
Facts about installing a 6.73kW solar system in Garden Grove, CA
This system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $177, however your situation may vary so try our Garden Grove solar calculator to get a result tailored to you.
$13,347
Net cost of system
Cash - after 26% solar tax credit
5 Years 7 Months
Average payback time
10,114
kWh
Annual power production
5¢
/kWh
levilized cost of solar energy
37¢
/kWh
If you don't get solar
The forecast average utility price over the next 25 years
Cash flow graph based on cash purchase of this 6.73kW system
Life-time savings on this system over the next 25 years
$75,262
(Prices shown after repayments of capital)
Solar companies in Garden Grove, CA that provide pricing through the Solar-Estimate marketplace
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Average total cost of solar panel installation in California
| System Size | Cash purchase After 26% solar tax credit |
Financed purchase After 26% solar tax credit |
|---|---|---|
| 3kw | $6,416 | $6,929 |
| 4kw | $8,377 | $9,047 |
| 5kw | $10,286 | $11,109 |
| 6kw | $12,077 | $13,043 |
| 7kw | $13,831 | $14,937 |
| 8kw | $15,451 | $16,687 |
| 9kw | $17,050 | $18,414 |
| 10kw | $18,500 | $19,980 |
Going solar in California
Check out all of the ways energy providers of California can help you be more energy efficient and save money.
The following programs are available:
| Incentive Name | Eligibility | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit | Federal | Personal Tax Credit |
| Property Tax Exclusion for Solar Energy Systems | State | Property Tax Incentive |
| Sonoma County - Energy Independence Program | Local | PACE Financing |
| NEM 2.0 | State | Net Metering |
Please keep in mind that the best source of up-to-date information on incentives are the solar installers who specialize in your area.