Cost of solar in Littleton, CO
Electricity Consumption in Littleton
Electricity Consumption by Colorado residents averages 706 kWh per month. It ranks #15 in the nation for savings from installing solar panels on the home.
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Solar power in Littleton, Colorado
Xcel offers its Littleton customers a great net metering program. Not only will Xcel credit each kWh of excess solar generation sent to the grid at the retail value they will also pay you for excess credit after covering power your home has drawn! This is one of the best net metering plans in the county! There is also the federal solar tax credit covering 30% of the total system cost as a tax deduction, you may spread this incentive over many years as well. The federal solar tax credit also has no size limits, 30% can always be claimed no matter the size. Littleton is a haven for rooftop solar and you'd be crazy to let these incentives expire!
Even if you are not convinced about solar we recommend that at the very least you use the solar panel calculator 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 Littleton and whether you are eligible for zero down solar deals; and
- Your likely payback period and return on investment from installing solar
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The average cost of installing residential solar panels in Littleton, Colorado in 2018 is $3.56 per watt. The average system size in the US is 6 kilowatts, which means the average price of a solar system in Littleton, CO is $17,800. (before claiming 30% tax credit and other rebates)
What does the cost of a real solar system look like?
Facts about installing a 3.65kW solar system in Littleton, CO
This system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $55, however your situation may vary so try our solar calculator to get a result tailored to you.
$9,734
Net cost of system
Cash - after 30% solar tax credit
11 Years 6 Months
Average payback time
5,355
kWh
Annual power production
7¢
/kWh
levilized cost of solar energy
22¢
/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 3.65kW system
Life-time savings on this system over the next 25 years
$15,266
(Prices shown after repayments of capital)
Solar companies in Littleton, CO that provide pricing through the Solar-Estimate marketplace
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Average total cost of solar panel installation in Colorado
| System Size | Cash purchase After 30% solar tax credit |
Financed purchase After 30% solar tax credit |
|---|---|---|
| 3kw | $8,148 | $8,800 |
| 4kw | $10,556 | $11,400 |
| 5kw | $12,810 | $13,835 |
| 6kw | $14,952 | $16,148 |
| 7kw | $16,905 | $18,257 |
| 8kw | $18,704 | $20,200 |
| 9kw | $20,349 | $21,977 |
| 10kw | $21,840 | $23,587 |
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Going solar in Colorado
Check out all of the ways energy providers of Colorado 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 |
Find your local rebates and incentives
Please keep in mind that the best source of up-to-date information on incentives are the solar installers who specialize in your area.