Calculating Solar Costs

 

Calculating solar costs is best completed with a trained local professional.  In the meantime, a solar estimate can be started with this easy solar calculator, which will estimate system size, system costs, expected cost-savings, available incentives and tax credits, more.  Enter your zip code, utility, and average electric bill to find out:

 

• What size solar system you need

• How much power you will produce

• How much solar panels cost

• What rebates are available

• How many square feet of roof space you will likely need

• Your returns and payback period

• Qualified solar installers in your area

 

 

Organizations & Trade Professionals

 

Trade, Professional, and Nonprofit Organizations can provide solar cost calculations.

 

Nationally:

• Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

• American Solar Energy Society (ASES)

• Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA)

• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

• U.S. DOE’s Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)

• American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)

• United States Renewable Energy Association, LLC

 

State

• KY Department for Energy Development and Independence (DEDI): Division of Renewable Energy

• Kentucky Solar Energy Society (KySES)

• Kentucky Sustainable Energy Alliance (KYSEA)

 

Local/Regional

• Louisville Sustainability Council (LSC)

• Louisville Energy Alliance (LEA)

• Midwest Renewable Energy Alliance (MREA)