How Much Can Solar Save in Crest Hill?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$159
Current Bill/mo
$151
Est. Lease + Battery
5.5 yrs
Payback Period
$55,569
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
$159
Annual Cost
$1,908
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$104,681
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$20,300
$10,228
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,972
With vs Without Solar in Crest Hill
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $159/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$15/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,303 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $104,681 | $49,112 |
| 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
$55,569
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,908
$1,725
Year 5
$10,756
$908
Year 10
$25,149
$10,605
Year 15
$44,411
$21,486
Year 20
$70,187
$34,077
Year 25
$104,681
$49,113
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,908 | $1,725 | $183 |
| Year 2 | $3,930 | -$4,499 | $8,430 |
| Year 3 | $6,074 | -$2,725 | $8,799 |
| Year 4 | $8,347 | -$923 | $9,270 |
| Year 5 | $10,756 | $908 | $9,847 |
| Year 6 | $13,309 | $2,772 | $10,537 |
| Year 7 | $16,015 | $4,671 | $11,344 |
| Year 8 | $18,884 | $6,607 | $12,277 |
| Year 9 | $21,925 | $8,584 | $13,341 |
| Year 10 | $25,149 | $10,605 | $14,544 |
| Year 11 | $28,566 | $12,672 | $15,894 |
| Year 12 | $32,188 | $14,790 | $17,398 |
| Year 13 | $36,027 | $16,962 | $19,065 |
| Year 14 | $40,097 | $19,193 | $20,904 |
| Year 15 | $44,411 | $21,486 | $22,924 |
| Year 16 | $48,983 | $23,848 | $25,135 |
| Year 17 | $53,830 | $26,282 | $27,548 |
| Year 18 | $58,968 | $28,794 | $30,174 |
| Year 19 | $64,414 | $31,390 | $33,024 |
| Year 20 | $70,187 | $34,077 | $36,110 |
| Year 21 | $76,306 | $36,860 | $39,446 |
| Year 22 | $82,792 | $39,747 | $43,045 |
| Year 23 | $89,668 | $42,746 | $46,922 |
| Year 24 | $96,956 | $45,865 | $51,091 |
| Year 25 | $104,681 | $49,113 | $55,569 |
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