How Much Can Solar Save in Chebanse?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$144
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$41,718
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
$144
Annual Cost
$1,728
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$94,806
Your Solar Investment
7.5 kW System
$21,750
$10,959
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,541
With vs Without Solar in Chebanse
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $144/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-13/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,331 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $94,806 | $53,088 |
| 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
$41,718
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,728
$1,881
Year 2Payback Year
$3,560
-$4,753
Year 5
$9,741
$1,142
Year 10
$22,776
$11,691
Year 15
$40,221
$23,481
Year 20
$63,566
$37,035
Year 25
$94,806
$53,088
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,728 | $1,881 | -$153 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,560 | -$4,753 | $8,313 |
| Year 3 | $5,501 | -$2,818 | $8,320 |
| Year 4 | $7,559 | -$854 | $8,414 |
| Year 5 | $9,741 | $1,142 | $8,599 |
| Year 6 | $12,053 | $3,172 | $8,881 |
| Year 7 | $14,505 | $5,240 | $9,265 |
| Year 8 | $17,103 | $7,347 | $9,756 |
| Year 9 | $19,857 | $9,496 | $10,361 |
| Year 10 | $22,776 | $11,691 | $11,085 |
| Year 11 | $25,871 | $13,936 | $11,935 |
| Year 12 | $29,151 | $16,233 | $12,918 |
| Year 13 | $32,628 | $18,587 | $14,042 |
| Year 14 | $36,314 | $21,001 | $15,313 |
| Year 15 | $40,221 | $23,481 | $16,740 |
| Year 16 | $44,362 | $26,031 | $18,331 |
| Year 17 | $48,752 | $28,655 | $20,096 |
| Year 18 | $53,405 | $31,360 | $22,045 |
| Year 19 | $58,337 | $34,152 | $24,186 |
| Year 20 | $63,566 | $37,035 | $26,530 |
| Year 21 | $69,107 | $40,018 | $29,089 |
| Year 22 | $74,982 | $43,107 | $31,875 |
| Year 23 | $81,209 | $46,309 | $34,900 |
| Year 24 | $87,809 | $49,633 | $38,176 |
| Year 25 | $94,806 | $53,088 | $41,718 |
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