Estimated Savings for a Typical Georgia Home
Based on a $150/month electric bill
System Size
8.5 kW
Gross Cost
$24,576
Federal Credit
-$7,373
State Incentive
-$500
Net Cost
$16,703
Annual Savings
$1,460
Payback Period
11.4 yrs
25-Year Savings
$33,167
CO₂ Offset/yr
11,383 lbs
Georgia Solar Incentives
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Deduct 30% of your total solar installation cost from your federal taxes. Available through 2032 with no dollar cap.
$500
Georgia State Incentive
Georgia has no statewide solar tax credit but offers property tax exemption.
Net Metering Policy: Avoided Cost
Top utility in Georgia: Georgia Power. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Georgia
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $1,460 | 12.4 | 498,715 | Georgia Power |
| Columbus | $1,460 | 11.7 | 195,769 | Georgia Power |
| Macon | $1,460 | 10.4 | 153,159 | Georgia Power |
| Savannah | $1,460 | 12 | 145,862 | Georgia Power |
| Athens | $1,460 | 11 | 127,315 | Georgia Power |
| Sandy Springs | $1,460 | 12.9 | 108,188 | Georgia Power |
| Roswell | $1,460 | 11.1 | 94,763 | Georgia Power |
| Warner Robins | $1,460 | 11 | 80,308 | Georgia Power |
| Albany | $1,460 | 9.8 | 73,934 | Georgia Power |
| Alpharetta | $1,460 | 10.2 | 65,818 | Georgia Power |
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Quick Facts: Georgia
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.118/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 5 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: Georgia Power
- 📋 Net metering: Avoided Cost