How Much Can Solar Save in Bensenville?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$173
Current Bill/mo
$157
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$59,757
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
$173
Annual Cost
$2,076
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$113,899
Your Solar Investment
7.5 kW System
$21,750
$10,959
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,541
With vs Without Solar in Bensenville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $173/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$17/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $11,210 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $113,899 | $54,142 |
| 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
$59,757
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,076
$1,875
Year 5
$11,703
$1,128
Year 10
$27,363
$11,725
Year 15
$48,321
$23,664
Year 20
$76,367
$37,528
Year 25
$113,899
$54,142
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,076 | $1,875 | $201 |
| Year 2 | $4,277 | -$4,764 | $9,040 |
| Year 3 | $6,609 | -$2,832 | $9,441 |
| Year 4 | $9,082 | -$869 | $9,951 |
| Year 5 | $11,703 | $1,128 | $10,574 |
| Year 6 | $14,481 | $3,162 | $11,318 |
| Year 7 | $17,426 | $5,236 | $12,190 |
| Year 8 | $20,547 | $7,352 | $13,195 |
| Year 9 | $23,856 | $9,514 | $14,342 |
| Year 10 | $27,363 | $11,725 | $15,638 |
| Year 11 | $31,081 | $13,990 | $17,091 |
| Year 12 | $35,022 | $16,311 | $18,711 |
| Year 13 | $39,199 | $18,694 | $20,505 |
| Year 14 | $43,627 | $21,143 | $22,484 |
| Year 15 | $48,321 | $23,664 | $24,657 |
| Year 16 | $53,296 | $26,260 | $27,036 |
| Year 17 | $58,570 | $28,938 | $29,631 |
| Year 18 | $64,160 | $31,705 | $32,455 |
| Year 19 | $70,086 | $34,566 | $35,520 |
| Year 20 | $76,367 | $37,528 | $38,839 |
| Year 21 | $83,025 | $40,600 | $42,425 |
| Year 22 | $90,082 | $43,788 | $46,294 |
| Year 23 | $97,563 | $47,102 | $50,462 |
| Year 24 | $105,493 | $50,550 | $54,944 |
| Year 25 | $113,899 | $54,142 | $59,757 |
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