How Much Can Solar Save in Burr Ridge?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$259
Current Bill/mo
$197
Est. Lease + Battery
7.5 yrs
Payback Period
$68,552
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
$259
Annual Cost
$3,108
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$170,519
Your Solar Investment
15 kW System
$43,500
$23,208
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$4,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$15,792
With vs Without Solar in Burr Ridge
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $259/mo | $263/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-48/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $16,783 | $15,780 |
| 25-Year Cost | $170,519 | $101,967 |
| 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
$68,552
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$3,108
$3,681
Year 2Payback Year
$6,402
-$8,384
Year 5
$17,520
$3,101
Year 10
$40,966
$23,517
Year 15
$72,342
$46,119
Year 20
$114,330
$71,835
Year 25
$170,519
$101,967
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $3,108 | $3,681 | -$573 |
| Year 2Payback | $6,402 | -$8,384 | $14,787 |
| Year 3 | $9,895 | -$4,609 | $14,504 |
| Year 4 | $13,596 | -$782 | $14,379 |
| Year 5 | $17,520 | $3,101 | $14,420 |
| Year 6 | $21,679 | $7,044 | $14,635 |
| Year 7 | $26,088 | $11,052 | $15,036 |
| Year 8 | $30,761 | $15,130 | $15,631 |
| Year 9 | $35,715 | $19,283 | $16,432 |
| Year 10 | $40,966 | $23,517 | $17,449 |
| Year 11 | $46,532 | $27,837 | $18,695 |
| Year 12 | $52,432 | $32,250 | $20,181 |
| Year 13 | $58,686 | $36,763 | $21,922 |
| Year 14 | $65,315 | $41,384 | $23,931 |
| Year 15 | $72,342 | $46,119 | $26,223 |
| Year 16 | $79,790 | $50,977 | $28,813 |
| Year 17 | $87,686 | $55,968 | $31,717 |
| Year 18 | $96,055 | $61,101 | $34,954 |
| Year 19 | $104,926 | $66,386 | $38,540 |
| Year 20 | $114,330 | $71,835 | $42,495 |
| Year 21 | $124,297 | $77,458 | $46,839 |
| Year 22 | $134,863 | $83,269 | $51,594 |
| Year 23 | $146,063 | $89,282 | $56,782 |
| Year 24 | $157,935 | $95,509 | $62,426 |
| Year 25 | $170,519 | $101,967 | $68,552 |
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