How Much Can Solar Save in Arlington Heights?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$214
Current Bill/mo
$179
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$66,775
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
$214
Annual Cost
$2,568
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$140,892
Your Solar Investment
11 kW System
$31,900
$17,019
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,300
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$11,581
With vs Without Solar in Arlington Heights
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $214/mo | $193/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-8/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $13,867 | $11,580 |
| 25-Year Cost | $140,892 | $74,117 |
| 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
$66,775
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,568
$2,664
Year 2Payback Year
$5,290
-$6,219
Year 5
$14,476
$2,094
Year 10
$33,848
$16,887
Year 15
$59,773
$33,299
Year 20
$94,465
$52,041
Year 25
$140,892
$74,117
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,568 | $2,664 | -$96 |
| Year 2Payback | $5,290 | -$6,219 | $11,510 |
| Year 3 | $8,175 | -$3,487 | $11,663 |
| Year 4 | $11,234 | -$717 | $11,951 |
| Year 5 | $14,476 | $2,094 | $12,382 |
| Year 6 | $17,913 | $4,950 | $12,963 |
| Year 7 | $21,555 | $7,853 | $13,702 |
| Year 8 | $25,417 | $10,807 | $14,609 |
| Year 9 | $29,510 | $13,817 | $15,692 |
| Year 10 | $33,848 | $16,887 | $16,962 |
| Year 11 | $38,447 | $20,020 | $18,427 |
| Year 12 | $43,322 | $23,223 | $20,099 |
| Year 13 | $48,489 | $26,499 | $21,990 |
| Year 14 | $53,967 | $29,856 | $24,111 |
| Year 15 | $59,773 | $33,299 | $26,474 |
| Year 16 | $65,927 | $36,833 | $29,094 |
| Year 17 | $72,451 | $40,467 | $31,983 |
| Year 18 | $79,366 | $44,208 | $35,158 |
| Year 19 | $86,696 | $48,063 | $38,632 |
| Year 20 | $94,465 | $52,041 | $42,424 |
| Year 21 | $102,701 | $56,152 | $46,550 |
| Year 22 | $111,431 | $60,403 | $51,028 |
| Year 23 | $120,685 | $64,807 | $55,878 |
| Year 24 | $130,494 | $69,375 | $61,120 |
| Year 25 | $140,892 | $74,117 | $66,775 |
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