Solar Savings Calculator for Montana

Montana homeowners pay an average of $120/month for electricity at 13¢/kWh. With 4.5 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.

$120
Avg Monthly Bill
13¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.5h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$36,584
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in Montana

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
6.8 kW
Panel Count
17 panels
Total System Cost
$19,380
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$5,814
Net Cost
$13,566
Annual Savings
$1,440
Payback Period
9.4 years
25-Year Savings
$36,584
Return on Investment
270%

* Estimates based on 4.5 peak sun hours/day in Montana, system cost of $2.85/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.

Solar Incentives in Montana

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 Montana

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

Billings

13.2¢/kWh · 4.6h sun/day

Avg bill: $122/mo · NorthWestern Energy

Missoula

13¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day

Avg bill: $118/mo · NorthWestern Energy

Great Falls

12.8¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $115/mo · NorthWestern Energy

Bozeman

13¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $120/mo · NorthWestern Energy

Helena

12.8¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day

Avg bill: $115/mo · NorthWestern Energy

Butte

13¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day

Avg bill: $112/mo · NorthWestern Energy

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