Cost & Savings Breakdown
Based on $150/month electric bill in St. Joseph
System Size
9.7 kW
Annual Production
13,273 kWh
Gross System Cost
$28,046
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$8,414
State Incentive
-$500
Net Cost
$19,132
Monthly Savings
$122
CO₂ Offset/yr
12,211 lbs
25-Year Savings Projection
Utility & Net Metering
Local UtilityEvergy
Net Metering PolicyFull Retail
Compensation RateFull retail rate
Capacity LimitNo overall limit
Electricity Rate$0.110/kWh
Peak Sun Hours4.7 hrs/day
Available Incentives
30%
Federal ITC — Deduct 30% of your system cost from federal taxes. Available through 2032.
$500
Missouri State Incentive — Missouri offers a property tax exemption for solar installations.
Common Questions
How much does solar cost in St. Joseph?
Solar in St. Joseph, Missouri costs approximately $28,046 for a 9.7 kW system. After the 30% federal tax credit, your net cost is about $19,132.
What is the solar payback period in St. Joseph?
The estimated payback period for solar in St. Joseph is 13.1 years, based on a $150/month electric bill and local sun hours of 4.7 hrs/day.
Does Evergy offer net metering?
Evergy offers Full Retail net metering. Full retail rate.