How Much Can Solar Save in Bridgeport?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$113
Current Bill/mo
$129
Est. Lease + Battery
5.3 yrs
Payback Period
$41,052
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
$113
Annual Cost
$1,356
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$74,396
Your Solar Investment
5 kW System
$14,500
$7,306
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,694
With vs Without Solar in Bridgeport
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $113/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$13/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,322 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $74,396 | $33,344 |
| 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
$41,052
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,356
$1,198
Year 5
$7,644
$461
Year 10
$17,873
$7,141
Year 15
$31,562
$14,591
Year 20
$49,881
$23,160
Year 25
$74,396
$33,344
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,356 | $1,198 | $158 |
| Year 2 | $2,793 | -$3,282 | $6,076 |
| Year 3 | $4,317 | -$2,053 | $6,370 |
| Year 4 | $5,932 | -$805 | $6,737 |
| Year 5 | $7,644 | $461 | $7,182 |
| Year 6 | $9,459 | $1,749 | $7,710 |
| Year 7 | $11,382 | $3,059 | $8,323 |
| Year 8 | $13,421 | $4,393 | $9,028 |
| Year 9 | $15,582 | $5,753 | $9,829 |
| Year 10 | $17,873 | $7,141 | $10,732 |
| Year 11 | $20,302 | $8,560 | $11,741 |
| Year 12 | $22,876 | $10,012 | $12,864 |
| Year 13 | $25,604 | $11,499 | $14,105 |
| Year 14 | $28,496 | $13,024 | $15,472 |
| Year 15 | $31,562 | $14,591 | $16,971 |
| Year 16 | $34,812 | $16,202 | $18,610 |
| Year 17 | $38,257 | $17,860 | $20,396 |
| Year 18 | $41,908 | $19,570 | $22,338 |
| Year 19 | $45,779 | $21,336 | $24,443 |
| Year 20 | $49,881 | $23,160 | $26,721 |
| Year 21 | $54,230 | $25,049 | $29,181 |
| Year 22 | $58,840 | $27,006 | $31,834 |
| Year 23 | $63,726 | $29,037 | $34,689 |
| Year 24 | $68,906 | $31,148 | $37,758 |
| Year 25 | $74,396 | $33,344 | $41,052 |
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