Solar Savings Calculator for Idaho

Idaho homeowners pay an average of $120/month for electricity at 11.5¢/kWh. With 4.8 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.

$120
Avg Monthly Bill
11.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.8h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$36,290
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in Idaho

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
7.2 kW
Panel Count
18 panels
Total System Cost
$19,800
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$5,940
Net Cost
$13,860
Annual Savings
$1,440
Payback Period
9.6 years
25-Year Savings
$36,290
Return on Investment
262%

* Estimates based on 4.8 peak sun hours/day in Idaho, system cost of $2.75/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.

Solar Incentives in Idaho

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 Idaho

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

Boise

11.8¢/kWh · 5h sun/day

Avg bill: $122/mo · Idaho Power

Meridian

11.5¢/kWh · 5h sun/day

Avg bill: $125/mo · Idaho Power

Nampa

11.5¢/kWh · 5h sun/day

Avg bill: $118/mo · Idaho Power

Idaho Falls

11¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $115/mo · Idaho Falls Power

Pocatello

11.5¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $112/mo · Idaho Power

Coeur d'Alene

11.2¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day

Avg bill: $118/mo · Avista Utilities

Twin Falls

11.5¢/kWh · 5h sun/day

Avg bill: $115/mo · Idaho Power

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