Madison 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 $100 in Madison, homeowners could save $900/year by switching to solar.
A 7.1kW solar system in Madison could generate approximately 716 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Madison residents benefit from Wisconsin's solar incentives, including focus on energy cash rebate + net metering + 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 4.1 peak sun hours, a typical 7.1kW residential system in Madison produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $22,500 in total savings.
Your utility affects your net metering rate and solar program eligibility.