Estimated Savings for a Typical Montana Home
Based on a $150/month electric bill
System Size
9.3 kW
Gross Cost
$28,832
Federal Credit
-$8,650
State Incentive
-$500
Net Cost
$19,682
Annual Savings
$1,460
Payback Period
13.5 yrs
25-Year Savings
$30,188
CO₂ Offset/yr
11,993 lbs
Montana 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.
$500
Montana State Incentive
Montana offers a $500 tax credit for residential solar.
Net Metering Policy: Full Retail
Top utility in Montana: NorthWestern Energy. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Montana
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | $1,460 | 15.6 | 117,116 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Missoula | $1,460 | 15.9 | 74,428 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Great Falls | $1,460 | 14.8 | 59,351 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Bozeman | $1,460 | 12.1 | 53,293 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Butte | $1,460 | 14.9 | 34,494 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Helena | $1,460 | 11.6 | 32,315 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Kalispell | $1,460 | 16.4 | 24,558 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Havre | $1,460 | 13.5 | 9,621 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Anaconda | $1,460 | 12.2 | 9,129 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Miles City | $1,460 | 12.7 | 8,410 | NorthWestern Energy |
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Quick Facts: Montana
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.112/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 4.8 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: NorthWestern Energy
- 📋 Net metering: Full Retail