How Much Can Solar Save in Compton?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$119
Current Bill/mo
$128
Est. Lease + Battery
6 yrs
Payback Period
$37,155
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
$119
Annual Cost
$1,428
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$78,347
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 Compton
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $119/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,711 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $78,347 | $41,192 |
| 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
$37,155
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,428
$1,412
Year 5
$8,050
$1,026
Year 10
$18,822
$9,037
Year 15
$33,238
$18,082
Year 20
$52,530
$28,597
Year 25
$78,347
$41,191
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,428 | $1,412 | $16 |
| Year 2 | $2,942 | -$3,418 | $6,360 |
| Year 3 | $4,546 | -$1,963 | $6,509 |
| Year 4 | $6,247 | -$482 | $6,729 |
| Year 5 | $8,050 | $1,026 | $7,024 |
| Year 6 | $9,961 | $2,562 | $7,399 |
| Year 7 | $11,986 | $4,128 | $7,858 |
| Year 8 | $14,134 | $5,728 | $8,405 |
| Year 9 | $16,410 | $7,364 | $9,046 |
| Year 10 | $18,822 | $9,037 | $9,785 |
| Year 11 | $21,380 | $10,752 | $10,628 |
| Year 12 | $24,090 | $12,510 | $11,580 |
| Year 13 | $26,964 | $14,315 | $12,648 |
| Year 14 | $30,010 | $16,172 | $13,838 |
| Year 15 | $33,238 | $18,082 | $15,156 |
| Year 16 | $36,660 | $20,051 | $16,609 |
| Year 17 | $40,288 | $22,082 | $18,206 |
| Year 18 | $44,133 | $24,180 | $19,953 |
| Year 19 | $48,209 | $26,350 | $21,859 |
| Year 20 | $52,530 | $28,597 | $23,933 |
| Year 21 | $57,110 | $30,926 | $26,184 |
| Year 22 | $61,964 | $33,344 | $28,621 |
| Year 23 | $67,110 | $35,856 | $31,254 |
| Year 24 | $72,565 | $38,469 | $34,096 |
| Year 25 | $78,347 | $41,191 | $37,155 |
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