How Much Can Solar Save in Braceville?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$144
Current Bill/mo
$141
Est. Lease + Battery
6.5 yrs
Payback Period
$42,916
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
$144
Annual Cost
$1,728
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$94,806
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 Braceville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $144/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-11/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,331 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $94,806 | $51,890 |
| 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
$42,916
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,728
$1,858
Year 2Payback Year
$3,560
-$4,801
Year 5
$9,741
$1,011
Year 10
$22,776
$11,389
Year 15
$40,221
$22,955
Year 20
$63,566
$36,218
Year 25
$94,806
$51,890
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,728 | $1,858 | -$130 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,560 | -$4,801 | $8,361 |
| Year 3 | $5,501 | -$2,893 | $8,394 |
| Year 4 | $7,559 | -$956 | $8,516 |
| Year 5 | $9,741 | $1,011 | $8,730 |
| Year 6 | $12,053 | $3,010 | $9,043 |
| Year 7 | $14,505 | $5,045 | $9,459 |
| Year 8 | $17,103 | $7,118 | $9,985 |
| Year 9 | $19,857 | $9,232 | $10,625 |
| Year 10 | $22,776 | $11,389 | $11,387 |
| Year 11 | $25,871 | $13,593 | $12,278 |
| Year 12 | $29,151 | $15,848 | $13,303 |
| Year 13 | $32,628 | $18,158 | $14,471 |
| Year 14 | $36,314 | $20,525 | $15,789 |
| Year 15 | $40,221 | $22,955 | $17,266 |
| Year 16 | $44,362 | $25,453 | $18,910 |
| Year 17 | $48,752 | $28,022 | $20,730 |
| Year 18 | $53,405 | $30,669 | $22,736 |
| Year 19 | $58,337 | $33,399 | $24,938 |
| Year 20 | $63,566 | $36,218 | $27,348 |
| Year 21 | $69,107 | $39,132 | $29,975 |
| Year 22 | $74,982 | $42,149 | $32,833 |
| Year 23 | $81,209 | $45,276 | $35,933 |
| Year 24 | $87,809 | $48,520 | $39,290 |
| Year 25 | $94,806 | $51,890 | $42,916 |
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