How Much Can Solar Save in Capron?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$142
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
7 yrs
Payback Period
$38,874
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
$142
Annual Cost
$1,704
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$93,489
Your Solar Investment
8 kW System
$23,200
$11,690
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,400
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,110
With vs Without Solar in Capron
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $142/mo | $140/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-23/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,202 | $8,400 |
| 25-Year Cost | $93,489 | $54,615 |
| 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
$38,874
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,704
$1,978
Year 2Payback Year
$3,510
-$5,129
Year 5
$9,606
$1,050
Year 10
$22,460
$12,056
Year 15
$39,662
$24,275
Year 20
$62,683
$38,222
Year 25
$93,489
$54,615
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,704 | $1,978 | -$274 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,510 | -$5,129 | $8,639 |
| Year 3 | $5,425 | -$3,099 | $8,524 |
| Year 4 | $7,454 | -$1,040 | $8,495 |
| Year 5 | $9,606 | $1,050 | $8,556 |
| Year 6 | $11,886 | $3,173 | $8,713 |
| Year 7 | $14,303 | $5,333 | $8,970 |
| Year 8 | $16,865 | $7,531 | $9,334 |
| Year 9 | $19,581 | $9,771 | $9,810 |
| Year 10 | $22,460 | $12,056 | $10,404 |
| Year 11 | $25,512 | $14,389 | $11,123 |
| Year 12 | $28,746 | $16,773 | $11,973 |
| Year 13 | $32,175 | $19,213 | $12,962 |
| Year 14 | $35,810 | $21,712 | $14,097 |
| Year 15 | $39,662 | $24,275 | $15,387 |
| Year 16 | $43,746 | $26,907 | $16,839 |
| Year 17 | $48,075 | $29,612 | $18,463 |
| Year 18 | $52,663 | $32,395 | $20,268 |
| Year 19 | $57,527 | $35,263 | $22,264 |
| Year 20 | $62,683 | $38,222 | $24,461 |
| Year 21 | $68,148 | $41,277 | $26,870 |
| Year 22 | $73,940 | $44,436 | $29,504 |
| Year 23 | $80,081 | $47,707 | $32,374 |
| Year 24 | $86,590 | $51,097 | $35,493 |
| Year 25 | $93,489 | $54,615 | $38,874 |
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