Solar savings comparison chart
Measure
(with specifications noted) |
Cost |
After
Incentives*
|
Savings
per year |
Payback
years |
Lifespan
years |
| Air source heat pump (HSPF 9.0) |
$8,000 |
$6,900 |
$540 |
13 |
20 |
| Gas furnace (95 AFUE) |
$4,000 |
$2,850 |
$150 |
22 |
20 |
| On-demand gas water heater |
$2,500 |
$1,700 |
$120 |
14 |
20 |
| Premium efficient clothes washer |
$900 |
$700 |
$26 |
23 |
10 |
| Energy Star windows (U<0.35) |
$14,000 |
$13,800 |
$220 |
62 |
50 |
| Solar water heater (56 ft2) |
$7,500 |
$3,300 |
$230 |
14 |
20 |
| Solar electric power (2,500 watt) |
$20,000 |
$6,300 |
$250 |
25 |
30 |
*State, federal, and utility incentives vary with type of equipment and local requirements.
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