How Much Can Solar Save in Addison?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$186
Current Bill/mo
$163
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$55,379
25-Year Savings
What You're Paying Now
Without solar, here's what ComEd electricity will cost you over time at 6% annual rate increases.
Monthly Bill
$186
Annual Cost
$2,232
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$122,458
Your Solar Investment
10 kW System
$29,000
$14,612
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,000
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$11,388
With vs Without Solar in Addison
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $186/mo | $176/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-17/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $12,053 | $10,560 |
| 25-Year Cost | $122,458 | $67,079 |
| Rate Control | None — utility sets rates | Fixed at $0.10/kWh (avg.) for 15 years |
| Home Value Impact | None | +$15,000–$25,000 (tax-exempt) |
Your Solar Savings Over Time
Estimated 25-Year Total Savings
$55,379
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,232
$2,441
Year 2Payback Year
$4,598
-$6,476
Year 5
$12,582
$1,143
Year 10
$29,420
$14,701
Year 15
$51,952
$29,740
Year 20
$82,105
$46,899
Year 25
$122,458
$67,078
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,232 | $2,441 | -$209 |
| Year 2Payback | $4,598 | -$6,476 | $11,074 |
| Year 3 | $7,106 | -$3,972 | $11,078 |
| Year 4 | $9,764 | -$1,433 | $11,197 |
| Year 5 | $12,582 | $1,143 | $11,439 |
| Year 6 | $15,569 | $3,761 | $11,808 |
| Year 7 | $18,735 | $6,421 | $12,314 |
| Year 8 | $22,091 | $9,129 | $12,962 |
| Year 9 | $25,649 | $11,888 | $13,761 |
| Year 10 | $29,420 | $14,701 | $14,718 |
| Year 11 | $33,417 | $17,573 | $15,844 |
| Year 12 | $37,654 | $20,508 | $17,146 |
| Year 13 | $42,145 | $23,510 | $18,634 |
| Year 14 | $46,906 | $26,586 | $20,320 |
| Year 15 | $51,952 | $29,740 | $22,212 |
| Year 16 | $57,301 | $32,977 | $24,324 |
| Year 17 | $62,971 | $36,305 | $26,666 |
| Year 18 | $68,981 | $39,730 | $29,252 |
| Year 19 | $75,352 | $43,258 | $32,094 |
| Year 20 | $82,105 | $46,899 | $35,207 |
| Year 21 | $89,264 | $50,659 | $38,605 |
| Year 22 | $96,852 | $54,547 | $42,305 |
| Year 23 | $104,895 | $58,573 | $46,322 |
| Year 24 | $113,420 | $62,746 | $50,674 |
| Year 25 | $122,458 | $67,078 | $55,379 |
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