How Much Can Solar Save in Burlington?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$178
Current Bill/mo
$158
Est. Lease + Battery
6 yrs
Payback Period
$56,440
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
$178
Annual Cost
$2,136
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$117,191
Your Solar Investment
8.5 kW System
$24,650
$12,420
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,550
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,680
With vs Without Solar in Burlington
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $178/mo | $149/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $11,534 | $8,940 |
| 25-Year Cost | $117,191 | $60,751 |
| 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
$56,440
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,136
$2,130
Year 5
$12,041
$1,292
Year 10
$28,154
$13,279
Year 15
$49,717
$26,725
Year 20
$78,574
$42,256
Year 25
$117,191
$60,750
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,136 | $2,130 | $6 |
| Year 2 | $4,400 | -$5,390 | $9,791 |
| Year 3 | $6,800 | -$3,198 | $9,999 |
| Year 4 | $9,344 | -$972 | $10,316 |
| Year 5 | $12,041 | $1,292 | $10,749 |
| Year 6 | $14,899 | $3,596 | $11,303 |
| Year 7 | $17,929 | $5,944 | $11,986 |
| Year 8 | $21,141 | $8,337 | $12,804 |
| Year 9 | $24,545 | $10,781 | $13,764 |
| Year 10 | $28,154 | $13,279 | $14,875 |
| Year 11 | $31,979 | $15,834 | $16,145 |
| Year 12 | $36,034 | $18,452 | $17,582 |
| Year 13 | $40,332 | $21,136 | $19,196 |
| Year 14 | $44,888 | $23,892 | $20,996 |
| Year 15 | $49,717 | $26,725 | $22,992 |
| Year 16 | $54,837 | $29,641 | $25,196 |
| Year 17 | $60,263 | $32,645 | $27,618 |
| Year 18 | $66,014 | $35,744 | $30,270 |
| Year 19 | $72,111 | $38,946 | $33,166 |
| Year 20 | $78,574 | $42,256 | $36,318 |
| Year 21 | $85,424 | $45,685 | $39,740 |
| Year 22 | $92,686 | $49,239 | $43,447 |
| Year 23 | $100,383 | $52,928 | $47,455 |
| Year 24 | $108,542 | $56,762 | $51,780 |
| Year 25 | $117,191 | $60,750 | $56,440 |
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