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Solar Energy
Net Metering Savings Calculator
Calculate your monthly solar bill savings under net metering by comparing what you avoid paying in retail electricity costs against any export credits and fixed fees. Use it when evaluating how self-consumption versus grid export affects your payback period.
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Solar Energy
Solar Panel Savings Calculator
Estimate your annual solar savings and net yearly return after accounting for installation costs and the federal tax credit. Use this when comparing solar quotes or deciding whether rooftop solar makes financial sense for your home.
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Key differences
| Net Metering Savings Calculator | Solar Panel Savings Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Solar Energy | Solar Energy |
| Inputs required | 5 | 5 |
| Result | Monthly Net Metering Savings ($) | Annual Net Savings ($) |
| What it does | Calculate your monthly solar bill savings under net metering by comparing what you avoid paying in retail electricity costs against any export credits and fixed fees. Use it when evaluating how self-consumption versus grid export affects your payback period. | Estimate your annual solar savings and net yearly return after accounting for installation costs and the federal tax credit. Use this when comparing solar quotes or deciding whether rooftop solar makes financial sense for your home. |