How Much Can Solar Save in Biggsville?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$121
Current Bill/mo
$128
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$36,154
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
$121
Annual Cost
$1,452
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$79,663
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$8,767
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,833
With vs Without Solar in Biggsville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $121/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,841 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $79,663 | $43,509 |
| 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
$36,154
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,452
$1,520
Year 2Payback Year
$2,991
-$3,771
Year 5
$8,185
$1,001
Year 10
$19,139
$9,569
Year 15
$33,797
$19,185
Year 20
$53,413
$30,292
Year 25
$79,663
$43,509
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,452 | $1,520 | -$68 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,991 | -$3,771 | $6,762 |
| Year 3 | $4,623 | -$2,206 | $6,829 |
| Year 4 | $6,352 | -$616 | $6,968 |
| Year 5 | $8,185 | $1,001 | $7,184 |
| Year 6 | $10,128 | $2,648 | $7,481 |
| Year 7 | $12,188 | $4,325 | $7,863 |
| Year 8 | $14,371 | $6,036 | $8,335 |
| Year 9 | $16,685 | $7,783 | $8,902 |
| Year 10 | $19,139 | $9,569 | $9,570 |
| Year 11 | $21,739 | $11,396 | $10,343 |
| Year 12 | $24,495 | $13,268 | $11,227 |
| Year 13 | $27,417 | $15,188 | $12,229 |
| Year 14 | $30,514 | $17,159 | $13,355 |
| Year 15 | $33,797 | $19,185 | $14,612 |
| Year 16 | $37,277 | $21,270 | $16,007 |
| Year 17 | $40,965 | $23,419 | $17,546 |
| Year 18 | $44,875 | $25,635 | $19,240 |
| Year 19 | $49,020 | $27,925 | $21,095 |
| Year 20 | $53,413 | $30,292 | $23,121 |
| Year 21 | $58,069 | $32,743 | $25,326 |
| Year 22 | $63,006 | $35,284 | $27,722 |
| Year 23 | $68,238 | $37,920 | $30,318 |
| Year 24 | $73,784 | $40,660 | $33,124 |
| Year 25 | $79,663 | $43,509 | $36,154 |
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