Salt Lake City receives approximately 5.3 peak sun hours per day, making it a great location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $90 in Salt Lake City, homeowners could save $810/year by switching to solar.
A 6.3kW solar system in Salt Lake City could generate approximately 821 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Salt Lake City residents benefit from Utah's solar incentives, including state tax credit (up to $1,600, phasing down) + net metering + 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 5.3 peak sun hours, a typical 6.3kW residential system in Salt Lake City produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $20,250 in total savings.
Your utility affects your net metering rate and solar program eligibility.