How Much Can Solar Save in Arlington?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$130
Current Bill/mo
$133
Est. Lease + Battery
5.9 yrs
Payback Period
$41,125
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
$130
Annual Cost
$1,560
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$85,589
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 Arlington
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $130/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$2/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,424 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $85,589 | $44,464 |
| 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
$41,125
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,560
$1,530
Year 5
$8,794
$1,066
Year 10
$20,562
$9,738
Year 15
$36,311
$19,517
Year 20
$57,386
$30,873
Year 25
$85,589
$44,464
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,560 | $1,530 | $30 |
| Year 2 | $3,214 | -$3,749 | $6,963 |
| Year 3 | $4,966 | -$2,171 | $7,138 |
| Year 4 | $6,824 | -$567 | $7,391 |
| Year 5 | $8,794 | $1,066 | $7,728 |
| Year 6 | $10,881 | $2,729 | $8,152 |
| Year 7 | $13,094 | $4,426 | $8,669 |
| Year 8 | $15,440 | $6,157 | $9,283 |
| Year 9 | $17,926 | $7,927 | $9,999 |
| Year 10 | $20,562 | $9,738 | $10,824 |
| Year 11 | $23,356 | $11,592 | $11,764 |
| Year 12 | $26,317 | $13,494 | $12,824 |
| Year 13 | $29,456 | $15,446 | $14,010 |
| Year 14 | $32,784 | $17,452 | $15,331 |
| Year 15 | $36,311 | $19,517 | $16,794 |
| Year 16 | $40,049 | $21,644 | $18,405 |
| Year 17 | $44,012 | $23,838 | $20,174 |
| Year 18 | $48,213 | $26,104 | $22,109 |
| Year 19 | $52,666 | $28,447 | $24,218 |
| Year 20 | $57,386 | $30,873 | $26,513 |
| Year 21 | $62,389 | $33,387 | $29,001 |
| Year 22 | $67,692 | $35,996 | $31,696 |
| Year 23 | $73,313 | $38,707 | $34,606 |
| Year 24 | $79,272 | $41,527 | $37,745 |
| Year 25 | $85,589 | $44,464 | $41,125 |
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