How Much Can Solar Save in Chicago Heights?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$137
Current Bill/mo
$136
Est. Lease + Battery
5.7 yrs
Payback Period
$44,150
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
$137
Annual Cost
$1,644
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$90,197
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$8,767
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,833
With vs Without Solar in Chicago Heights
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $137/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$7/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,878 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $90,197 | $46,047 |
| 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
$44,150
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,644
$1,555
Year 5
$9,267
$1,208
Year 10
$21,669
$10,081
Year 15
$38,266
$20,144
Year 20
$60,476
$31,899
Year 25
$90,197
$46,047
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,644 | $1,555 | $89 |
| Year 2 | $3,387 | -$3,698 | $7,085 |
| Year 3 | $5,234 | -$2,092 | $7,326 |
| Year 4 | $7,192 | -$457 | $7,649 |
| Year 5 | $9,267 | $1,208 | $8,059 |
| Year 6 | $11,467 | $2,906 | $8,561 |
| Year 7 | $13,799 | $4,640 | $9,159 |
| Year 8 | $16,271 | $6,412 | $9,859 |
| Year 9 | $18,892 | $8,225 | $10,667 |
| Year 10 | $21,669 | $10,081 | $11,588 |
| Year 11 | $24,613 | $11,985 | $12,628 |
| Year 12 | $27,734 | $13,939 | $13,795 |
| Year 13 | $31,042 | $15,948 | $15,094 |
| Year 14 | $34,549 | $18,015 | $16,534 |
| Year 15 | $38,266 | $20,144 | $18,121 |
| Year 16 | $42,206 | $22,341 | $19,865 |
| Year 17 | $46,382 | $24,609 | $21,773 |
| Year 18 | $50,809 | $26,954 | $23,855 |
| Year 19 | $55,501 | $29,382 | $26,119 |
| Year 20 | $60,476 | $31,899 | $28,577 |
| Year 21 | $65,748 | $34,510 | $31,238 |
| Year 22 | $71,337 | $37,223 | $34,114 |
| Year 23 | $77,261 | $40,045 | $37,216 |
| Year 24 | $83,541 | $42,984 | $40,557 |
| Year 25 | $90,197 | $46,047 | $44,150 |
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