Estimated Savings for a Typical Michigan Home
Based on a $150/month electric bill
System Size
6.5 kW
Gross Cost
$20,277
Federal Credit
-$6,083
State Incentive
-$500
Net Cost
$13,694
Annual Savings
$1,460
Payback Period
9.4 yrs
25-Year Savings
$36,176
CO₂ Offset/yr
7,380 lbs
Michigan 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
Michigan State Incentive
Michigan offers a property tax exemption for solar installations.
Net Metering Policy: Full Retail
Top utility in Michigan: DTE Energy. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Michigan
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $1,460 | 10.5 | 672,662 | DTE Energy |
| Grand Rapids | $1,460 | 9.3 | 198,917 | Consumers Energy |
| Warren | $1,460 | 10.1 | 134,873 | DTE Energy |
| Sterling Heights | $1,460 | 8.5 | 134,346 | DTE Energy |
| Ann Arbor | $1,460 | 8.5 | 123,851 | DTE Energy |
| Lansing | $1,460 | 9 | 112,644 | Consumers Energy |
| Dearborn | $1,460 | 8.3 | 109,976 | DTE Energy |
| Flint | $1,460 | 10 | 95,538 | Consumers Energy |
| Livonia | $1,460 | 10.6 | 94,071 | DTE Energy |
| Westland | $1,460 | 9.3 | 82,578 | DTE Energy |
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Quick Facts: Michigan
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.182/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 4.2 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: DTE Energy
- 📋 Net metering: Full Retail