How Much Can Solar Save in Broadview?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$161
Current Bill/mo
$151
Est. Lease + Battery
5.5 yrs
Payback Period
$55,179
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
$161
Annual Cost
$1,932
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$105,998
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$20,300
$10,228
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,972
With vs Without Solar in Broadview
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $161/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$15/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,433 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $105,998 | $50,819 |
| 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
$55,179
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,932
$1,756
Year 5
$10,891
$1,086
Year 10
$25,465
$11,019
Year 15
$44,969
$22,216
Year 20
$71,070
$35,226
Year 25
$105,998
$50,819
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,932 | $1,756 | $176 |
| Year 2 | $3,980 | -$4,434 | $8,414 |
| Year 3 | $6,151 | -$2,624 | $8,775 |
| Year 4 | $8,452 | -$785 | $9,237 |
| Year 5 | $10,891 | $1,086 | $9,805 |
| Year 6 | $13,476 | $2,992 | $10,484 |
| Year 7 | $16,217 | $4,936 | $11,281 |
| Year 8 | $19,122 | $6,919 | $12,203 |
| Year 9 | $22,201 | $8,946 | $13,255 |
| Year 10 | $25,465 | $11,019 | $14,446 |
| Year 11 | $28,925 | $13,143 | $15,783 |
| Year 12 | $32,593 | $15,320 | $17,273 |
| Year 13 | $36,480 | $17,555 | $18,925 |
| Year 14 | $40,601 | $19,852 | $20,749 |
| Year 15 | $44,969 | $22,216 | $22,753 |
| Year 16 | $49,599 | $24,652 | $24,947 |
| Year 17 | $54,507 | $27,165 | $27,342 |
| Year 18 | $59,710 | $29,761 | $29,949 |
| Year 19 | $65,224 | $32,446 | $32,779 |
| Year 20 | $71,070 | $35,226 | $35,844 |
| Year 21 | $77,266 | $38,108 | $39,158 |
| Year 22 | $83,834 | $41,100 | $42,733 |
| Year 23 | $90,796 | $44,211 | $46,585 |
| Year 24 | $98,176 | $47,447 | $50,728 |
| Year 25 | $105,998 | $50,819 | $55,179 |
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