Billings 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 Billings, homeowners could save $900/year by switching to solar.
A 8.2kW solar system in Billings could generate approximately 908 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Billings residents benefit from Montana's solar incentives, including net metering at retail + state renewable energy tax credit (up to $500) + federal tax credit (30%). property tax exemption.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 8.2kW residential system in Billings 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.