Hartford, CT goes solar with SunPower^®

How much does solar cost in Hartford?

The cost of a home solar system can vary, even in the same city, due to a range of factors. These include:

• Solar panel quality Household energy needs

• Solar energy provider

• Roof size and shape Weather

To help you understand the price of going solar in your area, we’ve analyzed SunPower price quotes, as well as quotes gathered by third-party sources,* for thousands of homeowners across the country.

In Hartford, we found that the investment to own a 5 kW solar system ranges from $13,650 to $19,100, or, in other words, from $2.73 to $3.82 per watt—and that’s before considering the benefits of any available tax credits or incentives.

A kilowatt is 1000 watts of power. A measure of energy output, a kWh (kilowatt-hour) is 1000 watts (a kilowatt) producing energy for one hour. The average U.S. household uses just over 900 kWh per month.*

People often assume that the cost of installing a solar system is as expensive as it was in previous years, but that is a misconception. The cost of solar equipment is steadily declining and is currently 65% lower than it was a decade ago.* You can save more on a solar system with federal, state, and local incentives.

In the U.S., all residents who install a new solar system can claim the solar tax credit on their federal income taxes. The incentive makes going solar in Hartford less expensive and more accessible by providing a 26% tax credit on the cost of the solar system.*

The state also provides tax exemptions for all residents who go solar. In Hartford, you won’t have to worry about paying additional fees for property or sales taxes; they are entirely exempt from taxation.*

Another way to save is through net metering with Hartford utility companies like Eversource. The program allows eligible customers to connect their solar systems to the electrical grid with a meter. If the system is less than 2 megawatts and produces a surplus of solar energy, you would send the overflow to the grid in exchange for credits on future utility bills.*

Tax credits and incentives are subject to change. Similarly, the availability of net metering varies by location and is subject to change. Visit dsireusa.org for detailed solar policy information.

• *. Local Solar Installers 2020/2021, Solar Reviews 2021, Energy Sage 2021, Wood Mackenzie 2020, National Renewable Energy Laboratory 2020.
• *. Energy Sage, What is a Kilowatt Hour? (Accessed Sept. 10, 2021).
• *. Department of Energy, Top Reasons to Love Solar Energy (accessed 12/20/21)
• *. Tax credits and incentives are subject to change. Visit dsireusa.org for detailed solar policy information.
• *. Solar-Nation, Hartford, CT Solar Panel Installation Info, (accessed 8/25/2021)
• *. Eversource, Connecticut Net Metering (accessed 8/25/2021)