How Much Can Solar Save in Berwyn?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$178
Current Bill/mo
$157
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$60,105
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
$178
Annual Cost
$2,136
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$117,191
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 Berwyn
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $178/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$17/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $11,534 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $117,191 | $57,086 |
| 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
$60,105
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,136
$1,928
Year 5
$12,041
$1,428
Year 10
$28,154
$12,428
Year 15
$49,717
$24,907
Year 20
$78,574
$39,498
Year 25
$117,191
$57,085
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,136 | $1,928 | $208 |
| Year 2 | $4,400 | -$4,654 | $9,054 |
| Year 3 | $6,800 | -$2,663 | $9,463 |
| Year 4 | $9,344 | -$636 | $9,980 |
| Year 5 | $12,041 | $1,428 | $10,612 |
| Year 6 | $14,899 | $3,534 | $11,366 |
| Year 7 | $17,929 | $5,683 | $12,246 |
| Year 8 | $21,141 | $7,879 | $13,262 |
| Year 9 | $24,545 | $10,126 | $14,419 |
| Year 10 | $28,154 | $12,428 | $15,726 |
| Year 11 | $31,979 | $14,788 | $17,191 |
| Year 12 | $36,034 | $17,212 | $18,823 |
| Year 13 | $40,332 | $19,702 | $20,630 |
| Year 14 | $44,888 | $22,266 | $22,622 |
| Year 15 | $49,717 | $24,907 | $24,810 |
| Year 16 | $54,837 | $27,632 | $27,204 |
| Year 17 | $60,263 | $30,447 | $29,816 |
| Year 18 | $66,014 | $33,358 | $32,656 |
| Year 19 | $72,111 | $36,373 | $35,739 |
| Year 20 | $78,574 | $39,498 | $39,076 |
| Year 21 | $85,424 | $42,742 | $42,683 |
| Year 22 | $92,686 | $46,113 | $46,573 |
| Year 23 | $100,383 | $49,621 | $50,762 |
| Year 24 | $108,542 | $53,275 | $55,267 |
| Year 25 | $117,191 | $57,085 | $60,105 |
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