How Much Can Solar Save in Bonfield?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$149
Current Bill/mo
$146
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$52,781
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
$149
Annual Cost
$1,788
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$98,098
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$9,498
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,402
With vs Without Solar in Bonfield
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $149/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$16/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,655 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $98,098 | $45,317 |
| 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
$52,781
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,788
$1,594
Year 5
$10,079
$806
Year 10
$23,567
$9,764
Year 15
$41,617
$19,813
Year 20
$65,773
$31,436
Year 25
$98,098
$45,317
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,788 | $1,594 | $194 |
| Year 2 | $3,683 | -$4,191 | $7,875 |
| Year 3 | $5,692 | -$2,552 | $8,244 |
| Year 4 | $7,822 | -$886 | $8,708 |
| Year 5 | $10,079 | $806 | $9,273 |
| Year 6 | $12,472 | $2,529 | $9,943 |
| Year 7 | $15,008 | $4,283 | $10,725 |
| Year 8 | $17,697 | $6,072 | $11,625 |
| Year 9 | $20,546 | $7,898 | $12,649 |
| Year 10 | $23,567 | $9,764 | $13,803 |
| Year 11 | $26,769 | $11,673 | $15,096 |
| Year 12 | $30,163 | $13,629 | $16,534 |
| Year 13 | $33,761 | $15,635 | $18,126 |
| Year 14 | $37,575 | $17,695 | $19,880 |
| Year 15 | $41,617 | $19,813 | $21,805 |
| Year 16 | $45,902 | $21,993 | $23,910 |
| Year 17 | $50,445 | $24,240 | $26,205 |
| Year 18 | $55,259 | $26,559 | $28,700 |
| Year 19 | $60,363 | $28,956 | $31,407 |
| Year 20 | $65,773 | $31,436 | $34,337 |
| Year 21 | $71,507 | $34,005 | $37,502 |
| Year 22 | $77,585 | $36,671 | $40,915 |
| Year 23 | $84,029 | $39,439 | $44,589 |
| Year 24 | $90,858 | $42,319 | $48,540 |
| Year 25 | $98,098 | $45,317 | $52,781 |
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