How Much Can Solar Save in Cortland?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
What You're Paying Now
Without solar, here's what ComEd electricity will cost you over time at 6% annual rate increases.
Monthly Bill
$155
Annual Cost
$1,860
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$102,048
What Solar Savings Look Like in Cortland
The community is characterized by 63% single-family homes, with a median age around 1965, and 34.7% built before 1980. This suggests a mix of newer and older properties suitable for solar. High homeownership at 72.9% reflects a stable residential base in this rural/small town environment.
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$17,875
$6,813
After All IL Incentives
With vs Without Solar in Cortland
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $155/mo | $108/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$25/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,044 | $6,480 |
| 25-Year Cost | $102,048 | $44,006 |
| Rate Control | None — utility sets rates | As low as $0.10/kWh, fixed for 15 years |
| Home Value Impact | None | +$15,000–$25,000 (tax-exempt) |
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