How Much Can Solar Save in Batavia?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$200
Current Bill/mo
$167
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$62,270
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
$200
Annual Cost
$2,400
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$131,675
Your Solar Investment
9.5 kW System
$27,550
$13,881
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,850
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,819
With vs Without Solar in Batavia
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $200/mo | $167/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $12,960 | $10,020 |
| 25-Year Cost | $131,675 | $69,405 |
| 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
$62,270
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,400
$2,409
Year 2Payback Year
$4,944
-$5,966
Year 5
$13,529
$1,604
Year 10
$31,634
$15,213
Year 15
$55,862
$30,521
Year 20
$88,285
$48,248
Year 25
$131,675
$69,405
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,400 | $2,409 | -$9 |
| Year 2Payback | $4,944 | -$5,966 | $10,910 |
| Year 3 | $7,641 | -$3,484 | $11,125 |
| Year 4 | $10,499 | -$962 | $11,461 |
| Year 5 | $13,529 | $1,604 | $11,925 |
| Year 6 | $16,741 | $4,217 | $12,523 |
| Year 7 | $20,145 | $6,881 | $13,264 |
| Year 8 | $23,754 | $9,598 | $14,155 |
| Year 9 | $27,579 | $12,374 | $15,205 |
| Year 10 | $31,634 | $15,213 | $16,421 |
| Year 11 | $35,932 | $18,119 | $17,813 |
| Year 12 | $40,488 | $21,097 | $19,391 |
| Year 13 | $45,317 | $24,153 | $21,164 |
| Year 14 | $50,436 | $27,292 | $23,144 |
| Year 15 | $55,862 | $30,521 | $25,342 |
| Year 16 | $61,614 | $33,845 | $27,769 |
| Year 17 | $67,711 | $37,272 | $30,439 |
| Year 18 | $74,174 | $40,810 | $33,364 |
| Year 19 | $81,024 | $44,466 | $36,558 |
| Year 20 | $88,285 | $48,248 | $40,037 |
| Year 21 | $95,983 | $52,167 | $43,816 |
| Year 22 | $104,141 | $56,231 | $47,911 |
| Year 23 | $112,790 | $60,451 | $52,339 |
| Year 24 | $121,957 | $64,839 | $57,119 |
| Year 25 | $131,675 | $69,405 | $62,270 |
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