Great Falls 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 $95 in Great Falls, homeowners could save $855/year by switching to solar.
A 7.8kW solar system in Great Falls could generate approximately 863 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Great Falls 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 7.8kW residential system in Great Falls 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.