Solar Savings Calculator for Alaska

Alaska homeowners pay an average of $175/month for electricity at 24.2¢/kWh. With 3 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.

$175
Avg Monthly Bill
24.2¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$56,615
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in Alaska

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
8 kW
Panel Count
20 panels
Total System Cost
$23,600
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$7,080
Net Cost
$16,520
Annual Savings
$2,100
Payback Period
7.9 years
25-Year Savings
$56,615
Return on Investment
343%

* Estimates based on 3 peak sun hours/day in Alaska, system cost of $2.95/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.

Solar Incentives in Alaska

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.

30% of system cost

Cities in Alaska

Select your city for a more precise estimate with local electricity rates and utility information.

Anchorage

23.5¢/kWh · 3.2h sun/day

Avg bill: $180/mo · Chugach Electric Association

Fairbanks

25¢/kWh · 2.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $190/mo · Golden Valley Electric Association

Juneau

15¢/kWh · 2.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $145/mo · Alaska Electric Light and Power

Sitka

18¢/kWh · 2.4h sun/day

Avg bill: $155/mo · Sitka Electric Department

Ketchikan

17.5¢/kWh · 2.3h sun/day

Avg bill: $150/mo · Ketchikan Public Utilities

Wasilla

24¢/kWh · 3h sun/day

Avg bill: $175/mo · Matanuska Electric Association

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