Bismarck 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 Bismarck, homeowners could save $855/year by switching to solar.
A 8.6kW solar system in Bismarck could generate approximately 952 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Bismarck residents benefit from North Dakota's solar incentives, including net metering at retail + federal tax credit (30%). limited state incentives beyond net metering.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 8.6kW residential system in Bismarck 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.