How Much Can Solar Save in Apple River?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$122
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$38,878
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
$122
Annual Cost
$1,464
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$80,322
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$8,767
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,833
With vs Without Solar in Apple River
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $122/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,906 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $80,322 | $41,444 |
| 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
$38,878
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,464
$1,479
Year 2Payback Year
$3,016
-$3,856
Year 5
$8,253
$771
Year 10
$19,297
$9,039
Year 15
$34,076
$18,268
Year 20
$53,854
$28,874
Year 25
$80,322
$41,443
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,464 | $1,479 | -$15 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,016 | -$3,856 | $6,872 |
| Year 3 | $4,661 | -$2,337 | $6,998 |
| Year 4 | $6,404 | -$796 | $7,200 |
| Year 5 | $8,253 | $771 | $7,482 |
| Year 6 | $10,212 | $2,363 | $7,849 |
| Year 7 | $12,289 | $3,984 | $8,305 |
| Year 8 | $14,490 | $5,635 | $8,854 |
| Year 9 | $16,823 | $7,320 | $9,504 |
| Year 10 | $19,297 | $9,039 | $10,257 |
| Year 11 | $21,918 | $10,797 | $11,122 |
| Year 12 | $24,698 | $12,595 | $12,102 |
| Year 13 | $27,643 | $14,438 | $13,205 |
| Year 14 | $30,766 | $16,328 | $14,438 |
| Year 15 | $34,076 | $18,268 | $15,808 |
| Year 16 | $37,585 | $20,263 | $17,321 |
| Year 17 | $41,304 | $22,317 | $18,987 |
| Year 18 | $45,246 | $24,434 | $20,812 |
| Year 19 | $49,425 | $26,618 | $22,807 |
| Year 20 | $53,854 | $28,874 | $24,980 |
| Year 21 | $58,549 | $31,209 | $27,341 |
| Year 22 | $63,526 | $33,627 | $29,900 |
| Year 23 | $68,802 | $36,134 | $32,668 |
| Year 24 | $74,394 | $38,737 | $35,657 |
| Year 25 | $80,322 | $41,443 | $38,878 |
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