How Much Can Solar Save in Aurora?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$168
Current Bill/mo
$153
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$57,291
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
$168
Annual Cost
$2,016
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$110,607
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$20,300
$10,228
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,972
With vs Without Solar in Aurora
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $168/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$18/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,886 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $110,607 | $53,316 |
| 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
$57,291
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,016
$1,799
Year 5
$11,364
$1,329
Year 10
$26,572
$11,594
Year 15
$46,924
$23,245
Year 20
$74,160
$36,875
Year 25
$110,607
$53,316
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,016 | $1,799 | $217 |
| Year 2 | $4,153 | -$4,346 | $8,499 |
| Year 3 | $6,418 | -$2,488 | $8,906 |
| Year 4 | $8,819 | -$598 | $9,417 |
| Year 5 | $11,364 | $1,329 | $10,036 |
| Year 6 | $14,062 | $3,293 | $10,769 |
| Year 7 | $16,922 | $5,298 | $11,624 |
| Year 8 | $19,953 | $7,348 | $12,605 |
| Year 9 | $23,166 | $9,445 | $13,721 |
| Year 10 | $26,572 | $11,594 | $14,979 |
| Year 11 | $30,183 | $13,797 | $16,386 |
| Year 12 | $34,010 | $16,059 | $17,951 |
| Year 13 | $38,066 | $18,384 | $19,682 |
| Year 14 | $42,366 | $20,778 | $21,588 |
| Year 15 | $46,924 | $23,245 | $23,680 |
| Year 16 | $51,756 | $25,790 | $25,966 |
| Year 17 | $56,877 | $28,419 | $28,458 |
| Year 18 | $62,306 | $31,138 | $31,167 |
| Year 19 | $68,060 | $33,955 | $34,105 |
| Year 20 | $74,160 | $36,875 | $37,285 |
| Year 21 | $80,625 | $39,907 | $40,719 |
| Year 22 | $87,479 | $43,058 | $44,421 |
| Year 23 | $94,744 | $46,337 | $48,407 |
| Year 24 | $102,444 | $49,753 | $52,691 |
| Year 25 | $110,607 | $53,316 | $57,291 |
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