How Much Can Solar Save in Bellwood?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$158
Current Bill/mo
$150
Est. Lease + Battery
5.5 yrs
Payback Period
$54,157
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
$158
Annual Cost
$1,896
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$104,023
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 Bellwood
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $158/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$13/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,238 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $104,023 | $49,866 |
| 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
$54,157
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,896
$1,740
Year 5
$10,688
$995
Year 10
$24,991
$10,803
Year 15
$44,131
$21,827
Year 20
$69,745
$34,599
Year 25
$104,023
$49,866
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,896 | $1,740 | $156 |
| Year 2 | $3,906 | -$4,467 | $8,373 |
| Year 3 | $6,036 | -$2,676 | $8,712 |
| Year 4 | $8,294 | -$856 | $9,150 |
| Year 5 | $10,688 | $995 | $9,693 |
| Year 6 | $13,225 | $2,879 | $10,346 |
| Year 7 | $15,915 | $4,799 | $11,115 |
| Year 8 | $18,766 | $6,758 | $12,008 |
| Year 9 | $21,788 | $8,758 | $13,030 |
| Year 10 | $24,991 | $10,803 | $14,188 |
| Year 11 | $28,386 | $12,896 | $15,490 |
| Year 12 | $31,985 | $15,041 | $16,945 |
| Year 13 | $35,801 | $17,241 | $18,559 |
| Year 14 | $39,845 | $19,502 | $20,343 |
| Year 15 | $44,131 | $21,827 | $22,304 |
| Year 16 | $48,675 | $24,221 | $24,454 |
| Year 17 | $53,492 | $26,690 | $26,802 |
| Year 18 | $58,597 | $29,238 | $29,359 |
| Year 19 | $64,009 | $31,872 | $32,137 |
| Year 20 | $69,745 | $34,599 | $35,147 |
| Year 21 | $75,826 | $37,424 | $38,402 |
| Year 22 | $82,272 | $40,355 | $41,916 |
| Year 23 | $89,104 | $43,401 | $45,703 |
| Year 24 | $96,346 | $46,568 | $49,778 |
| Year 25 | $104,023 | $49,866 | $54,157 |
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