Allentown receives approximately 4.1 peak sun hours per day, making it a good location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $120 in Allentown, homeowners could save $1,080/year by switching to solar.
A 8.5kW solar system in Allentown could generate approximately 857 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Allentown residents benefit from Pennsylvania's solar incentives, including srec market + net metering at retail + federal tax credit (30%). property tax exemption varies by locality.The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) applies to all installations nationwide, reducing your net system cost by nearly a third.
With 4.1 peak sun hours, a typical 8.5kW residential system in Allentown produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $27,000 in total savings.