How Much Can Solar Save in Buda?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$119
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
5.6 yrs
Payback Period
$41,530
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
$119
Annual Cost
$1,428
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$78,347
Your Solar Investment
5.5 kW System
$15,950
$8,037
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,263
With vs Without Solar in Buda
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $119/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,711 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $78,347 | $36,817 |
| 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
$41,530
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,428
$1,326
Year 5
$8,050
$547
Year 10
$18,822
$7,933
Year 15
$33,238
$16,162
Year 20
$52,530
$25,612
Year 25
$78,347
$36,817
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,428 | $1,326 | $102 |
| Year 2 | $2,942 | -$3,595 | $6,537 |
| Year 3 | $4,546 | -$2,234 | $6,781 |
| Year 4 | $6,247 | -$854 | $7,101 |
| Year 5 | $8,050 | $547 | $7,503 |
| Year 6 | $9,961 | $1,971 | $7,990 |
| Year 7 | $11,986 | $3,419 | $8,567 |
| Year 8 | $14,134 | $4,894 | $9,239 |
| Year 9 | $16,410 | $6,398 | $10,011 |
| Year 10 | $18,822 | $7,933 | $10,889 |
| Year 11 | $21,380 | $9,501 | $11,878 |
| Year 12 | $24,090 | $11,105 | $12,985 |
| Year 13 | $26,964 | $12,748 | $14,215 |
| Year 14 | $30,010 | $14,433 | $15,577 |
| Year 15 | $33,238 | $16,162 | $17,076 |
| Year 16 | $36,660 | $17,940 | $18,720 |
| Year 17 | $40,288 | $19,770 | $20,518 |
| Year 18 | $44,133 | $21,656 | $22,477 |
| Year 19 | $48,209 | $23,602 | $24,608 |
| Year 20 | $52,530 | $25,612 | $26,918 |
| Year 21 | $57,110 | $27,692 | $29,417 |
| Year 22 | $61,964 | $29,847 | $32,117 |
| Year 23 | $67,110 | $32,082 | $35,028 |
| Year 24 | $72,565 | $34,403 | $38,161 |
| Year 25 | $78,347 | $36,817 | $41,530 |
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