New Haven receives approximately 4 peak sun hours per day, making it a good location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $185 in New Haven, homeowners could save $1,665/year by switching to solar.
A 7.8kW solar system in New Haven could generate approximately 768 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
New Haven residents benefit from Connecticut's solar incentives, including net metering at retail + state solar incentive (rsip) + federal tax credit (30%). property tax exemption for solar.The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) applies to all installations nationwide, reducing your net system cost by nearly a third.
With 4 peak sun hours, a typical 7.8kW residential system in New Haven produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $41,625 in total savings.