Paterson receives approximately 4.2 peak sun hours per day, making it a good location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $110 in Paterson, homeowners could save $990/year by switching to solar.
A 6.7kW solar system in Paterson could generate approximately 692 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Paterson residents benefit from New Jersey's solar incentives, including srec-ii market + net metering at retail + federal tax credit (30%). property tax exemption for solar.The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) applies to all installations nationwide, reducing your net system cost by nearly a third.
With 4.2 peak sun hours, a typical 6.7kW residential system in Paterson produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $24,750 in total savings.