How Much Can Solar Save in Clifton?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$147
Current Bill/mo
$142
Est. Lease + Battery
5.7 yrs
Payback Period
$48,349
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
$147
Annual Cost
$1,764
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$96,781
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$9,498
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,402
With vs Without Solar in Clifton
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $147/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,526 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $96,781 | $48,432 |
| 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
$48,349
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,764
$1,657
Year 5
$9,944
$1,156
Year 10
$23,251
$10,566
Year 15
$41,059
$21,199
Year 20
$64,890
$33,577
Year 25
$96,781
$48,432
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,764 | $1,657 | $107 |
| Year 2 | $3,634 | -$4,062 | $7,696 |
| Year 3 | $5,616 | -$2,352 | $7,968 |
| Year 4 | $7,717 | -$614 | $8,331 |
| Year 5 | $9,944 | $1,156 | $8,787 |
| Year 6 | $12,304 | $2,960 | $9,344 |
| Year 7 | $14,807 | $4,800 | $10,007 |
| Year 8 | $17,459 | $6,679 | $10,780 |
| Year 9 | $20,271 | $8,600 | $11,670 |
| Year 10 | $23,251 | $10,566 | $12,685 |
| Year 11 | $26,410 | $12,581 | $13,829 |
| Year 12 | $29,759 | $14,647 | $15,111 |
| Year 13 | $33,308 | $16,770 | $16,538 |
| Year 14 | $37,071 | $18,952 | $18,118 |
| Year 15 | $41,059 | $21,199 | $19,860 |
| Year 16 | $45,286 | $23,515 | $21,771 |
| Year 17 | $49,768 | $25,905 | $23,862 |
| Year 18 | $54,518 | $28,375 | $26,142 |
| Year 19 | $59,553 | $30,930 | $28,622 |
| Year 20 | $64,890 | $33,577 | $31,313 |
| Year 21 | $70,547 | $36,322 | $34,225 |
| Year 22 | $76,544 | $39,172 | $37,372 |
| Year 23 | $82,901 | $42,135 | $40,766 |
| Year 24 | $89,639 | $45,219 | $44,420 |
| Year 25 | $96,781 | $48,432 | $48,349 |
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