Boise receives approximately 4.5 peak sun hours per day, making it a good location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $100 in Boise, homeowners could save $900/year by switching to solar.
A 9kW solar system in Boise could generate approximately 996 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Boise residents benefit from Idaho's solar incentives, including net metering at retail rate + federal tax credit (30%). idaho power offers net metering up to 100kw systems.The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) applies to all installations nationwide, reducing your net system cost by nearly a third.
With 4.5 peak sun hours, a typical 9kW residential system in Boise produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $22,500 in total savings.
Your utility affects your net metering rate and solar program eligibility.