Wisconsin offers solid solar economics with good electricity rates and Focus on Energy rebates supporting residential solar adoption.
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Wisconsin provides solid solar fundamentals: With 15¢/kWh electricity rates and 4.0 daily peak sun hours, the Badger State offers reasonable conditions for solar adoption. WE Energies serves southeastern Wisconsin with good net metering, and Focus on Energy provides rebates.
For Milwaukee and Madison residents, solar systems typically pay for themselves in 9-11 years. Good electricity rates and state rebate programs create attractive solar economics.
| Incentive | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Federal ITC | 30% of system cost | Active |
| Focus on Energy Rebates | Up to $1,200 | Available |
| WE Energies Net Metering | Full retail rate | Active |
| Property Tax Exemption | Not available | None |
| System size | Gross cost | After ITC & rebates | Annual savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 kW | $18,000 | $11,400 | ~$1,200/yr | ~9.5 years |
| 8 kW | $24,000 | $15,600 | ~$1,600/yr | ~9.8 years |