Estimated Savings for a Typical Wisconsin Home
Based on a $150/month electric bill
System Size
6.8 kW
Gross Cost
$20,969
Federal Credit
-$6,291
State Incentive
-$500
Net Cost
$14,178
Annual Savings
$1,460
Payback Period
9.7 yrs
25-Year Savings
$35,692
CO₂ Offset/yr
7,995 lbs
Wisconsin 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
Wisconsin State Incentive
Wisconsin offers a Focus on Energy rebate up to $500.
Net Metering Policy: Full Retail
Top utility in Wisconsin: We Energies. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Wisconsin
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $1,460 | 10.5 | 577,222 | We Energies |
| Madison | $1,460 | 9.3 | 269,840 | Madison Gas & Electric |
| Green Bay | $1,460 | 10.6 | 107,395 | WPS |
| Kenosha | $1,460 | 11.1 | 100,150 | We Energies |
| Racine | $1,460 | 10.5 | 77,816 | We Energies |
| Appleton | $1,460 | 9.9 | 77,289 | WPS |
| Waukesha | $1,460 | 9.1 | 72,419 | We Energies |
| Eau Claire | $1,460 | 9.5 | 69,026 | Xcel Energy WI |
| Oshkosh | $1,460 | 10.3 | 66,083 | WPS |
| Janesville | $1,460 | 10.4 | 65,615 | We Energies |
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Quick Facts: Wisconsin
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.168/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 4.4 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: We Energies
- 📋 Net metering: Full Retail