Estimated Savings for a Typical Idaho Home
Based on a $150/month electric bill
System Size
9.8 kW
Gross Cost
$28,431
Federal Credit
-$8,529
State Incentive
-$2,000
Net Cost
$17,902
Annual Savings
$1,460
Payback Period
12.3 yrs
25-Year Savings
$31,968
CO₂ Offset/yr
13,169 lbs
Idaho Solar Incentives
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Deduct 30% of your total solar installation cost from your federal taxes. Available through 2032 with no dollar cap.
$2,000
Idaho State Incentive
Idaho offers a 40% deduction on solar installation costs over 4 years.
Net Metering Policy: Full Retail
Top utility in Idaho: Idaho Power. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Idaho
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $1,460 | 14.4 | 235,984 | Idaho Power |
| Meridian | $1,460 | 12.2 | 117,635 | Idaho Power |
| Nampa | $1,460 | 13.6 | 100,200 | Idaho Power |
| Idaho Falls | $1,460 | 13.8 | 64,818 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Caldwell | $1,460 | 14.7 | 57,066 | Idaho Power |
| Pocatello | $1,460 | 13.7 | 56,846 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Coeur d'Alene | $1,460 | 12.7 | 51,747 | Avista Utilities |
| Twin Falls | $1,460 | 12.3 | 50,669 | Idaho Power |
| Post Falls | $1,460 | 16.8 | 38,945 | Avista Utilities |
| Lewiston | $1,460 | 13.7 | 32,901 | Pacific Power |
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Quick Facts: Idaho
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.102/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 5 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: Idaho Power
- 📋 Net metering: Full Retail