How Much Can Solar Save in Amboy?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$133
Current Bill/mo
$134
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$43,795
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
$133
Annual Cost
$1,596
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$87,564
Your Solar Investment
5.5 kW System
$15,950
$8,037
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,263
With vs Without Solar in Amboy
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $133/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$12/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,618 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $87,564 | $43,769 |
| 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
$43,795
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,596
$1,449
Year 5
$8,997
$1,246
Year 10
$21,037
$9,576
Year 15
$37,148
$19,078
Year 20
$58,710
$30,247
Year 25
$87,564
$43,769
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,596 | $1,449 | $147 |
| Year 2 | $3,288 | -$3,340 | $6,628 |
| Year 3 | $5,081 | -$1,840 | $6,922 |
| Year 4 | $6,982 | -$313 | $7,294 |
| Year 5 | $8,997 | $1,246 | $7,751 |
| Year 6 | $11,133 | $2,836 | $8,296 |
| Year 7 | $13,397 | $4,462 | $8,935 |
| Year 8 | $15,796 | $6,125 | $9,671 |
| Year 9 | $18,340 | $7,829 | $10,511 |
| Year 10 | $21,037 | $9,576 | $11,461 |
| Year 11 | $23,895 | $11,369 | $12,526 |
| Year 12 | $26,924 | $13,212 | $13,712 |
| Year 13 | $30,136 | $15,109 | $15,027 |
| Year 14 | $33,540 | $17,063 | $16,477 |
| Year 15 | $37,148 | $19,078 | $18,070 |
| Year 16 | $40,973 | $21,160 | $19,813 |
| Year 17 | $45,028 | $23,312 | $21,715 |
| Year 18 | $49,325 | $25,540 | $23,785 |
| Year 19 | $53,881 | $27,850 | $26,031 |
| Year 20 | $58,710 | $30,247 | $28,463 |
| Year 21 | $63,828 | $32,736 | $31,092 |
| Year 22 | $69,254 | $35,326 | $33,928 |
| Year 23 | $75,005 | $38,023 | $36,982 |
| Year 24 | $81,102 | $40,835 | $40,267 |
| Year 25 | $87,564 | $43,769 | $43,795 |
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