Solar Savings Calculator for Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania homeowners pay an average of $155/month for electricity at 18¢/kWh. With 4 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.

$155
Avg Monthly Bill
18¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$50,413
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in Pennsylvania

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
7.2 kW
Panel Count
18 panels
Total System Cost
$20,520
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,156
Net Cost
$14,364
Annual Savings
$1,860
Payback Period
7.7 years
25-Year Savings
$50,413
Return on Investment
351%

* Estimates based on 4 peak sun hours/day in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania

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

Pennsylvania SREC Program

SRECs earned for solar electricity generation, tradeable on the market.

$20-40 per SREC

Cities in Pennsylvania

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

Philadelphia

18.5¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day

Avg bill: $158/mo · PECO Energy

Pittsburgh

17.5¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $148/mo · Duquesne Light

Allentown

18¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day

Avg bill: $152/mo · PPL Electric Utilities

Reading

18¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day

Avg bill: $148/mo · Met-Ed (FirstEnergy)

Erie

17.5¢/kWh · 3.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $142/mo · Penelec (FirstEnergy)

Scranton

17.8¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $145/mo · PPL Electric Utilities

Bethlehem

18¢/kWh · 4h sun/day

Avg bill: $150/mo · PPL Electric Utilities

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