Cost of solar in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Electricity Consumption in Rancho Cucamonga
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 Rancho Cucamonga, California
Both RCMU and Southern California Edison both have a solid net metering plan for its solar customers. Net metering requires your utility to credit you 1 for 1 with each kWh exported to the grid and credit you for the excess after wiping out your nighttime or cloudy day power bill. RCMU's net metering plan is slightly better as it doesn't require customers to switch to time of use billing which reduces returns by about 10%.
The generous solar system rebate program offered by RCMU in 2017 has now ended after successfully meeting the City's targets, and more than 1 Megawatt of solar will be installed to the end of 2018.
However, despite the end of the rebate program, solar remains a very attractive proposition for nearly all home owners in the City of Rancho Cucamonga due to the exceptional levels of sunshine and the relatively high cost of utility power. Projections of system payback time using the Solar Estimate Calculator continue to indicate a full cost recovery time of 5-7 years, which is then followed by 20 or more years of virtually free power.
Even if you are not convinced about solar we recommend that at the very least you use the solar panel calculator for Rancho Cucamonga 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 Rancho Cucamonga 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 Rancho Cucamonga, 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 Rancho Cucamonga, 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 7.4kW solar system in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $226, however your situation may vary so try our Rancho Cucamonga solar calculator to get a result tailored to you.
$14,457
Net cost of system
Cash - after 26% solar tax credit
4 Years 10 Months
Average payback time
11,394
kWh
Annual power production
5¢
/kWh
levilized cost of solar energy
42¢
/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 7.4kW system
Life-time savings on this system over the next 25 years
$99,843
(Prices shown after repayments of capital)
Solar companies in Rancho Cucamonga, 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.