How Much Can Solar Save in Bureau Junction?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$111
Current Bill/mo
$123
Est. Lease + Battery
6.8 yrs
Payback Period
$30,871
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
$111
Annual Cost
$1,332
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$73,080
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$8,767
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,833
With vs Without Solar in Bureau Junction
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $111/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,193 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $73,080 | $42,209 |
| 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
$30,871
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,332
$1,504
Year 2Payback Year
$2,744
-$3,805
Year 5
$7,509
$903
Year 10
$17,557
$9,320
Year 15
$31,004
$18,710
Year 20
$48,998
$29,482
Year 25
$73,080
$42,208
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,332 | $1,504 | -$172 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,744 | -$3,805 | $6,549 |
| Year 3 | $4,241 | -$2,260 | $6,500 |
| Year 4 | $5,827 | -$691 | $6,518 |
| Year 5 | $7,509 | $903 | $6,605 |
| Year 6 | $9,291 | $2,524 | $6,767 |
| Year 7 | $11,181 | $4,174 | $7,006 |
| Year 8 | $13,183 | $5,855 | $7,328 |
| Year 9 | $15,306 | $7,570 | $7,736 |
| Year 10 | $17,557 | $9,320 | $8,236 |
| Year 11 | $19,942 | $11,109 | $8,833 |
| Year 12 | $22,471 | $12,940 | $9,531 |
| Year 13 | $25,151 | $14,815 | $10,336 |
| Year 14 | $27,992 | $16,737 | $11,255 |
| Year 15 | $31,004 | $18,710 | $12,293 |
| Year 16 | $34,196 | $20,738 | $13,457 |
| Year 17 | $37,580 | $22,825 | $14,754 |
| Year 18 | $41,166 | $24,975 | $16,191 |
| Year 19 | $44,968 | $27,193 | $17,776 |
| Year 20 | $48,998 | $29,482 | $19,516 |
| Year 21 | $53,270 | $31,849 | $21,421 |
| Year 22 | $57,799 | $34,299 | $23,499 |
| Year 23 | $62,598 | $36,838 | $25,760 |
| Year 24 | $67,686 | $39,472 | $28,214 |
| Year 25 | $73,080 | $42,208 | $30,871 |
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