St. Petersburg receives approximately 5.6 peak sun hours per day, making it a great location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $135 in St. Petersburg, homeowners could save $1,215/year by switching to solar.
A 7kW solar system in St. Petersburg could generate approximately 964 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
St. Petersburg residents benefit from Florida's solar incentives, including property tax exemption + sales tax exemption on solar equipment + net metering.The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) applies to all installations nationwide, reducing your net system cost by nearly a third.
With 5.6 peak sun hours, a typical 7kW residential system in St. Petersburg produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $30,375 in total savings.
Your utility affects your net metering rate and solar program eligibility.