How Much Can Solar Save in Clarendon Hills?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$259
Current Bill/mo
$198
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$78,029
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
13 kW System
$37,700
$20,114
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,900
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$13,686
With vs Without Solar in Clarendon Hills
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $259/mo | $228/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-11/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $16,783 | $13,680 |
| 25-Year Cost | $170,519 | $92,490 |
| 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
$78,029
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$3,108
$3,239
Year 2Payback Year
$6,402
-$7,163
Year 5
$17,520
$2,985
Year 10
$40,966
$21,145
Year 15
$72,342
$41,444
Year 20
$114,330
$64,798
Year 25
$170,519
$92,490
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $3,108 | $3,239 | -$131 |
| Year 2Payback | $6,402 | -$7,163 | $13,566 |
| Year 3 | $9,895 | -$3,833 | $13,727 |
| Year 4 | $13,596 | -$451 | $14,048 |
| Year 5 | $17,520 | $2,985 | $14,535 |
| Year 6 | $21,679 | $6,480 | $15,199 |
| Year 7 | $26,088 | $10,039 | $16,049 |
| Year 8 | $30,761 | $13,666 | $17,096 |
| Year 9 | $35,715 | $17,366 | $18,349 |
| Year 10 | $40,966 | $21,145 | $19,821 |
| Year 11 | $46,532 | $25,008 | $21,523 |
| Year 12 | $52,432 | $28,963 | $23,469 |
| Year 13 | $58,686 | $33,016 | $25,670 |
| Year 14 | $65,315 | $37,173 | $28,141 |
| Year 15 | $72,342 | $41,444 | $30,898 |
| Year 16 | $79,790 | $45,835 | $33,955 |
| Year 17 | $87,686 | $50,356 | $37,329 |
| Year 18 | $96,055 | $55,017 | $41,038 |
| Year 19 | $104,926 | $59,827 | $45,099 |
| Year 20 | $114,330 | $64,798 | $49,532 |
| Year 21 | $124,297 | $69,940 | $54,357 |
| Year 22 | $134,863 | $75,267 | $59,597 |
| Year 23 | $146,063 | $80,791 | $65,272 |
| Year 24 | $157,935 | $86,527 | $71,408 |
| Year 25 | $170,519 | $92,490 | $78,029 |
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