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Heat pumps + solar: the all-electric home math

Electrification

A 7 kW solar array covers a heat-pump + induction + EV home in most climate zones. The full system cost, IRA credit stack, and operating savings.

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All-electric home + solar system cost

Heat pump $12k + induction $3k + EV $1.5k + solar $19k = $35.5k. After IRA credits $24k net.

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A typical all-electric home (heat pump + induction + EV charging) consumes 15,000 to 22,000 kWh per year — roughly double the average US household. A 7 kW residential solar array generates 9,000 to 11,000 kWh per year in most US climate zones, covering roughly half the all-electric load. Stacked IRA credits reduce the all-electric retrofit payback to 7 to 10 years.

Full system cost stack

Heat pump (cold-climate, installed): $12,000. Heat-pump water heater: $3,200. Induction cooktop: $3,000. EV charger Level 2: $1,500. 7 kW solar: $19,000.

Total: $38,700 before incentives. IRA 25C heat pump $2,000 + induction $840 + EV charger $1,000 + 25D solar 30 percent ITC $5,700 = $9,540 in credits. Net $29,160.

Annual operating cost comparison

Conventional home (gas furnace + ICE car): $3,200 to $4,200 annual energy spend (gas + gasoline + electric).

All-electric home with 7 kW solar: $1,400 to $1,800 annual electric spend, zero gas, electric vehicle charging mostly covered by solar export credits.

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Common questions

Quick answers from the editorial desk

What array size for a heat pump?
5 to 7 kW covers heat pump heating + cooling + appliances. Add 1 to 2 kW per EV. Add 1 kW for induction + heat-pump water heater.
EV charger amperage?
Level 2 EV charger typically draws 30 to 50A on a 240V circuit. May require panel upgrade for older 100A panels.
Does this work in cold climates?
Yes with cold-climate heat pump (CCHP-certified). Solar generation drops 30 to 50 percent in winter, but heat pump COP also drops. Math still favors all-electric.
What is the IRA total credit cap?
Annual 25C cap $3,200. 25D no cap, 30 percent of installed cost. Total stacked credits on a full retrofit: $8,000 to $15,000 for typical household.

Further reading

Pillar guide, cluster siblings, and state pages cited above

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