How Much Can Solar Save in Braidwood?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$152
Current Bill/mo
$146
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$51,845
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
$152
Annual Cost
$1,824
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$100,073
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 Braidwood
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $152/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$15/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,850 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $100,073 | $48,228 |
| 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
$51,845
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,824
$1,649
Year 5
$10,282
$1,112
Year 10
$24,042
$10,475
Year 15
$42,455
$21,061
Year 20
$67,097
$33,399
Year 25
$100,073
$48,228
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,824 | $1,649 | $175 |
| Year 2 | $3,757 | -$4,079 | $7,837 |
| Year 3 | $5,807 | -$2,379 | $8,186 |
| Year 4 | $7,979 | -$649 | $8,628 |
| Year 5 | $10,282 | $1,112 | $9,170 |
| Year 6 | $12,723 | $2,906 | $9,817 |
| Year 7 | $15,310 | $4,737 | $10,573 |
| Year 8 | $18,053 | $6,607 | $11,446 |
| Year 9 | $20,960 | $8,518 | $12,442 |
| Year 10 | $24,042 | $10,475 | $13,567 |
| Year 11 | $27,308 | $12,480 | $14,828 |
| Year 12 | $30,771 | $14,537 | $16,234 |
| Year 13 | $34,441 | $16,650 | $17,791 |
| Year 14 | $38,331 | $18,823 | $19,508 |
| Year 15 | $42,455 | $21,061 | $21,394 |
| Year 16 | $46,827 | $23,369 | $23,458 |
| Year 17 | $51,460 | $25,750 | $25,710 |
| Year 18 | $56,372 | $28,212 | $28,160 |
| Year 19 | $61,578 | $30,759 | $30,819 |
| Year 20 | $67,097 | $33,399 | $33,698 |
| Year 21 | $72,947 | $36,137 | $36,810 |
| Year 22 | $79,148 | $38,981 | $40,167 |
| Year 23 | $85,720 | $41,939 | $43,782 |
| Year 24 | $92,688 | $45,018 | $47,670 |
| Year 25 | $100,073 | $48,228 | $51,845 |
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