Rochester receives approximately 4.3 peak sun hours per day, making it a good location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $100 in Rochester, homeowners could save $900/year by switching to solar.
A 7.3kW solar system in Rochester could generate approximately 772 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Rochester 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 4.3 peak sun hours, a typical 7.3kW residential system in Rochester 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.