How Much Can Solar Save in Blue Island?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$146
Current Bill/mo
$140
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$48,072
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
$146
Annual Cost
$1,752
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$96,123
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 Blue Island
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $146/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,461 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $96,123 | $48,051 |
| 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
$48,072
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,752
$1,586
Year 5
$9,876
$1,387
Year 10
$23,093
$10,515
Year 15
$40,779
$20,937
Year 20
$64,448
$33,196
Year 25
$96,123
$48,051
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,752 | $1,586 | $166 |
| Year 2 | $3,609 | -$3,634 | $7,243 |
| Year 3 | $5,578 | -$1,992 | $7,570 |
| Year 4 | $7,664 | -$319 | $7,983 |
| Year 5 | $9,876 | $1,387 | $8,489 |
| Year 6 | $12,221 | $3,130 | $9,091 |
| Year 7 | $14,706 | $4,911 | $9,795 |
| Year 8 | $17,340 | $6,733 | $10,607 |
| Year 9 | $20,133 | $8,600 | $11,533 |
| Year 10 | $23,093 | $10,515 | $12,578 |
| Year 11 | $26,230 | $12,481 | $13,749 |
| Year 12 | $29,556 | $14,502 | $15,054 |
| Year 13 | $33,082 | $16,582 | $16,500 |
| Year 14 | $36,818 | $18,725 | $18,093 |
| Year 15 | $40,779 | $20,937 | $19,843 |
| Year 16 | $44,978 | $23,221 | $21,758 |
| Year 17 | $49,429 | $25,583 | $23,846 |
| Year 18 | $54,147 | $28,029 | $26,118 |
| Year 19 | $59,148 | $30,564 | $28,583 |
| Year 20 | $64,448 | $33,196 | $31,253 |
| Year 21 | $70,067 | $35,930 | $34,137 |
| Year 22 | $76,023 | $38,775 | $37,249 |
| Year 23 | $82,337 | $41,737 | $40,599 |
| Year 24 | $89,029 | $44,826 | $44,202 |
| Year 25 | $96,123 | $48,051 | $48,072 |
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