How Much Can Solar Save in Brookfield?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$185
Current Bill/mo
$163
Est. Lease + Battery
7.5 yrs
Payback Period
$50,819
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
$185
Annual Cost
$2,220
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$121,799
Your Solar Investment
11 kW System
$31,900
$17,019
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,300
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$11,581
With vs Without Solar in Brookfield
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $185/mo | $193/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-34/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $11,988 | $11,580 |
| 25-Year Cost | $121,799 | $70,980 |
| 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
$50,819
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,220
$2,630
Year 2Payback Year
$4,573
-$6,293
Year 5
$12,514
$1,880
Year 10
$29,261
$16,327
Year 15
$51,673
$32,202
Year 20
$81,664
$50,128
Year 25
$121,799
$70,980
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,220 | $2,630 | -$410 |
| Year 2Payback | $4,573 | -$6,293 | $10,866 |
| Year 3 | $7,068 | -$3,603 | $10,671 |
| Year 4 | $9,712 | -$880 | $10,591 |
| Year 5 | $12,514 | $1,880 | $10,634 |
| Year 6 | $15,485 | $4,678 | $10,807 |
| Year 7 | $18,634 | $7,519 | $11,115 |
| Year 8 | $21,972 | $10,405 | $11,567 |
| Year 9 | $25,511 | $13,340 | $12,171 |
| Year 10 | $29,261 | $16,327 | $12,934 |
| Year 11 | $33,237 | $19,371 | $13,866 |
| Year 12 | $37,451 | $22,476 | $14,976 |
| Year 13 | $41,918 | $25,646 | $16,273 |
| Year 14 | $46,653 | $28,886 | $17,767 |
| Year 15 | $51,673 | $32,202 | $19,471 |
| Year 16 | $56,993 | $35,599 | $21,394 |
| Year 17 | $62,633 | $39,084 | $23,549 |
| Year 18 | $68,611 | $42,662 | $25,949 |
| Year 19 | $74,947 | $46,341 | $28,607 |
| Year 20 | $81,664 | $50,128 | $31,536 |
| Year 21 | $88,784 | $54,030 | $34,753 |
| Year 22 | $96,331 | $58,058 | $38,273 |
| Year 23 | $104,331 | $62,219 | $42,112 |
| Year 24 | $112,811 | $66,523 | $46,288 |
| Year 25 | $121,799 | $70,980 | $50,819 |
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