How Much Can Solar Save in Bartlett?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$196
Current Bill/mo
$167
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$60,041
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
$196
Annual Cost
$2,352
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$129,041
Your Solar Investment
10 kW System
$29,000
$14,612
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,000
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$11,388
With vs Without Solar in Bartlett
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $196/mo | $176/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-10/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $12,701 | $10,560 |
| 25-Year Cost | $129,041 | $69,000 |
| 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
$60,041
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,352
$2,470
Year 2Payback Year
$4,845
-$6,416
Year 5
$13,258
$1,309
Year 10
$31,001
$15,106
Year 15
$54,745
$30,487
Year 20
$86,520
$48,132
Year 25
$129,041
$69,000
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,352 | $2,470 | -$118 |
| Year 2Payback | $4,845 | -$6,416 | $11,262 |
| Year 3 | $7,488 | -$3,880 | $11,367 |
| Year 4 | $10,289 | -$1,305 | $11,594 |
| Year 5 | $13,258 | $1,309 | $11,949 |
| Year 6 | $16,406 | $3,968 | $12,438 |
| Year 7 | $19,742 | $6,673 | $13,070 |
| Year 8 | $23,279 | $9,428 | $13,851 |
| Year 9 | $27,028 | $12,238 | $14,789 |
| Year 10 | $31,001 | $15,106 | $15,895 |
| Year 11 | $35,213 | $18,037 | $17,176 |
| Year 12 | $39,678 | $21,035 | $18,643 |
| Year 13 | $44,411 | $24,106 | $20,305 |
| Year 14 | $49,427 | $27,254 | $22,173 |
| Year 15 | $54,745 | $30,487 | $24,259 |
| Year 16 | $60,382 | $33,808 | $26,573 |
| Year 17 | $66,357 | $37,226 | $29,130 |
| Year 18 | $72,690 | $40,748 | $31,942 |
| Year 19 | $79,404 | $44,381 | $35,023 |
| Year 20 | $86,520 | $48,132 | $38,388 |
| Year 21 | $94,063 | $52,011 | $42,052 |
| Year 22 | $102,059 | $56,028 | $46,031 |
| Year 23 | $110,534 | $60,191 | $50,344 |
| Year 24 | $119,518 | $64,511 | $55,007 |
| Year 25 | $129,041 | $69,000 | $60,041 |
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