How Much Can Solar Save in Ashkum?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$139
Current Bill/mo
$141
Est. Lease + Battery
5.3 yrs
Payback Period
$49,566
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
$139
Annual Cost
$1,668
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$91,514
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 Ashkum
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $139/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$16/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,007 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $91,514 | $41,948 |
| 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
$49,566
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,668
$1,473
Year 5
$9,403
$750
Year 10
$21,986
$9,031
Year 15
$38,824
$18,326
Year 20
$61,358
$29,086
Year 25
$91,514
$41,948
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,668 | $1,473 | $195 |
| Year 2 | $3,436 | -$3,867 | $7,303 |
| Year 3 | $5,310 | -$2,352 | $7,663 |
| Year 4 | $7,297 | -$814 | $8,111 |
| Year 5 | $9,403 | $750 | $8,652 |
| Year 6 | $11,635 | $2,342 | $9,293 |
| Year 7 | $14,001 | $3,963 | $10,037 |
| Year 8 | $16,509 | $5,617 | $10,892 |
| Year 9 | $19,168 | $7,305 | $11,862 |
| Year 10 | $21,986 | $9,031 | $12,955 |
| Year 11 | $24,973 | $10,796 | $14,177 |
| Year 12 | $28,139 | $12,605 | $15,534 |
| Year 13 | $31,495 | $14,460 | $17,035 |
| Year 14 | $35,053 | $16,366 | $18,687 |
| Year 15 | $38,824 | $18,326 | $20,499 |
| Year 16 | $42,822 | $20,343 | $22,479 |
| Year 17 | $47,059 | $22,423 | $24,636 |
| Year 18 | $51,551 | $24,570 | $26,980 |
| Year 19 | $56,312 | $26,789 | $29,522 |
| Year 20 | $61,358 | $29,086 | $32,272 |
| Year 21 | $66,708 | $31,466 | $35,242 |
| Year 22 | $72,378 | $33,935 | $38,443 |
| Year 23 | $78,389 | $36,501 | $41,888 |
| Year 24 | $84,760 | $39,169 | $45,591 |
| Year 25 | $91,514 | $41,948 | $49,566 |
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