Calculate how much it will cost to install solar panels for your home in Rowland Heights
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Solar power in Rowland Heights, California
Serviced by Southern California Edison residents and business owners in Rowland Heights are eligible for net metering.
If you have a taxable income, part system cost may be claimed as a deduction to your federal taxes. The federal solar tax credit has no size limits and may be used in increments over several tax periods.
Incentives in Rowland Heights make solar one of the best investments you can make for your home. Enter your address into the calculator for a free estimate on the system cost, size needed and return on investment.
Net Metering Broken Down
Each kWh of unused solar generation is sent to the grid and credited at the retail power price under SCE's net metering policy.
When more energy is sent to the grid than drawn within a billing month credit is still provided at the retail rate and can be applied to future bills within the same 12 month billing cycle. Remaining credit at the end of the 12 months is deposited into your account.
SCE do make their new solar customers switch to time of use billing under the new NEM-2 rules. The new rules cause about a 10% reduction to net metering returns however, declining equipment prices and excellent sun exposure in Southern California more than compensate for this change.
The average cost of installing residential solar panels in Rowland Heights,
California in 2024 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 Rowland Heights, CA
is $13,600.
(after claiming 26% tax credit and other rebates)
The 26% federal solar tax credit explained
If you have a federal income tax liability, 26% of the cost of your solar system can be claimed as a deduction to your taxes. This incentive is claimed when you do your taxes. In order to receive the tax credit quicker it's best to do your taxes as soon as possible after installation.
What if my tax liability is less than 26% of my systems costThere is the option to claim this incentive over several years if your tax liability is less than 26% of the system cost.
How much will solar panels on my home save me?
The answer to this question depends on your electricity usage. Generally speaking the greater your power usage the greater the potential savings from installing solar.
The average monthly usage in California is only 573kWh per month however, you are most likely using a lot more than this since this average includes condos and small apartments.
The Rowland Heights solar panel savings calculator below will convert your monthly power spend into power usage (in kWh's) and then work out exactly how many solar panels you need to offset your usage, how much they will cost based on the prices of local solar companies and the amount you will save. Our California solar savings calculator can do this because it contains a database of the electric rates charged by City of Azusa, City of Burbank Water and Power, City of Glendale, City of Pasadena, City of Vernon, LADWP (City of Los Angeles), Southern California Edison Co
How much can solar panels save you in Rowland Heights
What does the cost of a real solar system look like?
Facts about installing a 9.22kW solar system in Rowland Heights, CA
This system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $210, however your situation may vary so try our Rowland Heights solar calculator to get a result tailored to you.
$16,393
Net cost of system
5 Years 9 Months
Average payback time
13,846 kWh
Annual power production
5¢/kWh
Levelized cost of solar energy
32¢/kWh
If you don't get solar
Cash flow graph based on cash purchase of this 9.22kW system
Life-time savings on this system over the next 25 years
$88,480
(Prices shown after repayments of capital)
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Solar companies in Rowland Heights, CA that provide pricing through the Solar-Estimate marketplace.
Average total cost of solar panel installation in Rowland Heights
| System Size |
Cash purchase After 30% solar tax credit |
Financed purchase After 30% solar tax credit |
|---|---|---|
| 3kw | $6,069 | $6,555 |
| 4kw | $7,924 | $8,558 |
| 5kw | $9,730 | $10,508 |
| 6kw | $11,424 | $12,338 |
| 7kw | $13,083 | $14,130 |
| 8kw | $14,616 | $15,785 |
| 9kw | $16,128 | $17,418 |
| 10kw | $17,500 | $18,900 |
Find out what system size you need for your home
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 Clean Energy Tax Credit | Federal | Personal Tax Credit |
| Property Tax Exclusion for Solar Energy Systems | State | Property Tax Incentive |
| Net Billing (NEM 3.0) | State | Net Metering |
| Self-Generation Incentive Program | State | Battery Rebate |
| City of San Francisco - Low-Income Solar Inverter Replacement Program | City | Low-Income Program |
| LADWP - Net Metering | Utility | Net Metering |
| Disadvantaged Communities – Single-Family Solar Homes (DAC-SASH) program | Residential | Low-income solar program |
Find your local rebates and incentives
Please keep in mind that the best source of up-to-date information on incentives are the solar installers who specialize in your area.
