How Much Can Solar Save in Burnham?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$139
Current Bill/mo
$141
Est. Lease + Battery
5.8 yrs
Payback Period
$46,694
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
$139
Annual Cost
$1,668
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$91,514
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$9,498
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,402
With vs Without Solar in Burnham
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $139/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,007 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $91,514 | $44,820 |
| 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
$46,694
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,668
$1,594
Year 5
$9,403
$796
Year 10
$21,986
$9,719
Year 15
$38,824
$19,691
Year 20
$61,358
$31,175
Year 25
$91,514
$44,820
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,668 | $1,594 | $74 |
| Year 2 | $3,436 | -$4,193 | $7,629 |
| Year 3 | $5,310 | -$2,555 | $7,865 |
| Year 4 | $7,297 | -$893 | $8,189 |
| Year 5 | $9,403 | $796 | $8,606 |
| Year 6 | $11,635 | $2,514 | $9,121 |
| Year 7 | $14,001 | $4,263 | $9,738 |
| Year 8 | $16,509 | $6,045 | $10,464 |
| Year 9 | $19,168 | $7,862 | $11,305 |
| Year 10 | $21,986 | $9,719 | $12,267 |
| Year 11 | $24,973 | $11,617 | $13,356 |
| Year 12 | $28,139 | $13,559 | $14,580 |
| Year 13 | $31,495 | $15,550 | $15,945 |
| Year 14 | $35,053 | $17,593 | $17,460 |
| Year 15 | $38,824 | $19,691 | $19,133 |
| Year 16 | $42,822 | $21,849 | $20,972 |
| Year 17 | $47,059 | $24,072 | $22,987 |
| Year 18 | $51,551 | $26,364 | $25,187 |
| Year 19 | $56,312 | $28,729 | $27,582 |
| Year 20 | $61,358 | $31,175 | $30,183 |
| Year 21 | $66,708 | $33,706 | $33,002 |
| Year 22 | $72,378 | $36,330 | $36,049 |
| Year 23 | $78,389 | $39,051 | $39,338 |
| Year 24 | $84,760 | $41,879 | $42,881 |
| Year 25 | $91,514 | $44,820 | $46,694 |
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