How Much Can Solar Save in Countryside?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$187
Current Bill/mo
$163
Est. Lease + Battery
7.2 yrs
Payback Period
$53,122
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
$187
Annual Cost
$2,244
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$123,116
Your Solar Investment
10.5 kW System
$30,450
$16,246
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,150
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$11,054
With vs Without Solar in Countryside
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $187/mo | $184/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-25/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $12,118 | $11,040 |
| 25-Year Cost | $123,116 | $69,994 |
| 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
$53,122
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,244
$2,545
Year 2Payback Year
$4,623
-$5,935
Year 5
$12,650
$1,994
Year 10
$29,578
$16,067
Year 15
$52,231
$31,621
Year 20
$82,547
$49,296
Year 25
$123,116
$69,994
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,244 | $2,545 | -$301 |
| Year 2Payback | $4,623 | -$5,935 | $10,558 |
| Year 3 | $7,144 | -$3,328 | $10,472 |
| Year 4 | $9,817 | -$686 | $10,502 |
| Year 5 | $12,650 | $1,994 | $10,656 |
| Year 6 | $15,653 | $4,714 | $10,938 |
| Year 7 | $18,836 | $7,478 | $11,357 |
| Year 8 | $22,210 | $10,289 | $11,921 |
| Year 9 | $25,787 | $13,151 | $12,635 |
| Year 10 | $29,578 | $16,067 | $13,510 |
| Year 11 | $33,596 | $19,042 | $14,554 |
| Year 12 | $37,856 | $22,080 | $15,776 |
| Year 13 | $42,372 | $25,186 | $17,186 |
| Year 14 | $47,158 | $28,364 | $18,793 |
| Year 15 | $52,231 | $31,621 | $20,610 |
| Year 16 | $57,609 | $34,962 | $22,647 |
| Year 17 | $63,310 | $38,393 | $24,917 |
| Year 18 | $69,352 | $41,921 | $27,432 |
| Year 19 | $75,757 | $45,553 | $30,205 |
| Year 20 | $82,547 | $49,296 | $33,251 |
| Year 21 | $89,744 | $53,159 | $36,584 |
| Year 22 | $97,372 | $57,151 | $40,221 |
| Year 23 | $105,459 | $61,281 | $44,178 |
| Year 24 | $114,030 | $65,558 | $48,472 |
| Year 25 | $123,116 | $69,994 | $53,122 |
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