Duluth receives approximately 4 peak sun hours per day, making it a good location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $95 in Duluth, homeowners could save $855/year by switching to solar.
A 7.4kW solar system in Duluth could generate approximately 728 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Duluth residents benefit from Minnesota's solar incentives, including solar*rewards (xcel energy) + net metering + federal tax credit (30%). made in minnesota solar incentive program.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 7.4kW residential system in Duluth produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $21,375 in total savings.
Your utility affects your net metering rate and solar program eligibility.