How Much Can Solar Save in Cissna Park?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$131
Current Bill/mo
$135
Est. Lease + Battery
5.3 yrs
Payback Period
$45,334
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
$131
Annual Cost
$1,572
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$86,247
Your Solar Investment
5.5 kW System
$15,950
$8,037
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,263
With vs Without Solar in Cissna Park
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $131/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$15/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,489 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $86,247 | $40,913 |
| 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
$45,334
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,572
$1,395
Year 5
$8,862
$942
Year 10
$20,720
$8,871
Year 15
$36,590
$17,844
Year 20
$57,827
$28,314
Year 25
$86,247
$40,913
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,572 | $1,395 | $177 |
| Year 2 | $3,238 | -$3,452 | $6,690 |
| Year 3 | $5,005 | -$2,013 | $7,017 |
| Year 4 | $6,877 | -$549 | $7,426 |
| Year 5 | $8,862 | $942 | $7,920 |
| Year 6 | $10,965 | $2,461 | $8,504 |
| Year 7 | $13,195 | $4,011 | $9,184 |
| Year 8 | $15,559 | $5,594 | $9,964 |
| Year 9 | $18,064 | $7,213 | $10,851 |
| Year 10 | $20,720 | $8,871 | $11,849 |
| Year 11 | $23,535 | $10,570 | $12,966 |
| Year 12 | $26,520 | $12,313 | $14,206 |
| Year 13 | $29,683 | $14,104 | $15,579 |
| Year 14 | $33,036 | $15,947 | $17,089 |
| Year 15 | $36,590 | $17,844 | $18,745 |
| Year 16 | $40,357 | $19,801 | $20,556 |
| Year 17 | $44,351 | $21,822 | $22,529 |
| Year 18 | $48,584 | $23,911 | $24,673 |
| Year 19 | $53,071 | $26,073 | $26,998 |
| Year 20 | $57,827 | $28,314 | $29,513 |
| Year 21 | $62,869 | $30,639 | $32,230 |
| Year 22 | $68,213 | $33,055 | $35,158 |
| Year 23 | $73,877 | $35,568 | $38,310 |
| Year 24 | $79,882 | $38,185 | $41,697 |
| Year 25 | $86,247 | $40,913 | $45,334 |
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