How Much Can Solar Save in Bull Valley?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$227
Current Bill/mo
$182
Est. Lease + Battery
6.9 yrs
Payback Period
$66,564
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
$227
Annual Cost
$2,724
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$149,451
Your Solar Investment
12 kW System
$34,800
$18,566
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,600
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$12,634
With vs Without Solar in Bull Valley
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $227/mo | $211/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-19/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $14,710 | $12,660 |
| 25-Year Cost | $149,451 | $82,887 |
| 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
$66,564
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,724
$2,953
Year 2Payback Year
$5,611
-$6,691
Year 5
$15,355
$2,536
Year 10
$35,904
$18,986
Year 15
$63,404
$37,280
Year 20
$100,204
$58,209
Year 25
$149,451
$82,887
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,724 | $2,953 | -$229 |
| Year 2Payback | $5,611 | -$6,691 | $12,303 |
| Year 3 | $8,672 | -$3,660 | $12,332 |
| Year 4 | $11,916 | -$586 | $12,502 |
| Year 5 | $15,355 | $2,536 | $12,820 |
| Year 6 | $19,001 | $5,708 | $13,293 |
| Year 7 | $22,865 | $8,935 | $13,930 |
| Year 8 | $26,961 | $12,221 | $14,740 |
| Year 9 | $31,302 | $15,570 | $15,733 |
| Year 10 | $35,904 | $18,986 | $16,918 |
| Year 11 | $40,783 | $22,476 | $18,307 |
| Year 12 | $45,954 | $26,044 | $19,910 |
| Year 13 | $51,435 | $29,696 | $21,738 |
| Year 14 | $57,245 | $33,440 | $23,806 |
| Year 15 | $63,404 | $37,280 | $26,124 |
| Year 16 | $69,932 | $41,224 | $28,707 |
| Year 17 | $76,852 | $45,281 | $31,571 |
| Year 18 | $84,187 | $49,458 | $34,729 |
| Year 19 | $91,962 | $53,765 | $38,198 |
| Year 20 | $100,204 | $58,209 | $41,995 |
| Year 21 | $108,940 | $62,802 | $46,138 |
| Year 22 | $118,201 | $67,555 | $50,646 |
| Year 23 | $128,017 | $72,478 | $55,539 |
| Year 24 | $138,422 | $77,584 | $60,837 |
| Year 25 | $149,451 | $82,887 | $66,564 |
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