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SolarCake Calculator

Based on my average utility bill, what are my cost and savings options?

You can get a pretty good overall idea of the benefits and savings of going solar for your home or business with just the address and average monthly bill amount. With our online solar calculator, we can offer you a clearer picture of what solar could potentially offer you. Piece of Cake!

Quick and Easy Estimation

While you can certainly find all the general information of what your available options, incentives, and savings are it can still take a long time to research and find out the specifics of your unique situation. Our experts are here to help and will do it for you so you can sit back and relax.

The SolarCake Calculator report will include:

  • Sun exposure and shade analysis of your home’s roof
  • Square footage of available space as well as recommended system size
  • Incentives available to you locally and nationally
  • Environmental impact and how you would contribute to reducing greenhouse gases
  • Available financing options to you and comparisons
  • Cost of the job and immediate and long-term savings

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The information provided by the Solar Qualifier Report is meant as only an estimate of a range of factors and is not meant to be a quote. There are numerous additional considerations to take into account for each specific home and situation. The algorithm is based on the following assumptions (which are subject to change):

  • Your average utility bill over the course of a year
  • Southern California daily sunlight: 5.5 hours
  • Current federal tax credit: 30%
  • National average utility rate increase per year: 4%
  • Average panel efficiency factor: 0.718 (conservative)
  • Monthly connection charge from the utility company (NEM 2.0): $10
  • Average loan APR: 5.99% (20-year loan), 2.99% (10-year loan)
  • Final numbers are rounded in order to provide an estimate
  • The roof can accommodate a system sized to offset entire electricity use
  • 5 standard financing methods from each end of the spectrum

If you are looking for an actual quote with accurate numbers for you and your property click on the button below.