Estimated Savings for a Typical North Dakota Home
Based on a $150/month electric bill
System Size
11.1 kW
Gross Cost
$32,165
Federal Credit
-$9,650
State Incentive
-$3,000
Net Cost
$19,516
Annual Savings
$1,460
Payback Period
13.4 yrs
25-Year Savings
$30,355
CO₂ Offset/yr
13,706 lbs
North Dakota 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.
$3,000
North Dakota State Incentive
North Dakota offers a 15% state tax credit up to $3,000.
Net Metering Policy: Full Retail
Top utility in North Dakota: Xcel Energy ND. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in North Dakota
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $1,460 | 11.4 | 125,990 | Xcel Energy ND |
| Bismarck | $1,460 | 12.4 | 73,529 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Grand Forks | $1,460 | 11.7 | 59,166 | Xcel Energy ND |
| Minot | $1,460 | 12 | 48,655 | Minot Public Works |
| West Fargo | $1,460 | 15.3 | 38,626 | Xcel Energy ND |
| Williston | $1,460 | 12.6 | 29,160 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Dickinson | $1,460 | 13.2 | 25,001 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Mandan | $1,460 | 11.8 | 21,286 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Jamestown | $1,460 | 15.5 | 15,427 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Wahpeton | $1,460 | 13.9 | 7,766 | Xcel Energy ND |
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Quick Facts: North Dakota
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.098/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 4.6 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: Xcel Energy ND
- 📋 Net metering: Full Retail