How Much Can Solar Save in Creston?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$140
Current Bill/mo
$140
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$48,333
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
$140
Annual Cost
$1,680
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$92,172
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$8,767
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,833
With vs Without Solar in Creston
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $140/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,072 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $92,172 | $43,839 |
| 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
$48,333
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,680
$1,509
Year 5
$9,470
$953
Year 10
$22,144
$9,500
Year 15
$39,104
$19,146
Year 20
$61,800
$30,369
Year 25
$92,172
$43,839
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,680 | $1,509 | $171 |
| Year 2 | $3,461 | -$3,793 | $7,254 |
| Year 3 | $5,348 | -$2,238 | $7,586 |
| Year 4 | $7,349 | -$656 | $8,006 |
| Year 5 | $9,470 | $953 | $8,517 |
| Year 6 | $11,719 | $2,592 | $9,126 |
| Year 7 | $14,102 | $4,264 | $9,838 |
| Year 8 | $16,628 | $5,971 | $10,657 |
| Year 9 | $19,305 | $7,715 | $11,590 |
| Year 10 | $22,144 | $9,500 | $12,644 |
| Year 11 | $25,152 | $11,328 | $13,824 |
| Year 12 | $28,342 | $13,203 | $15,138 |
| Year 13 | $31,722 | $15,129 | $16,593 |
| Year 14 | $35,305 | $17,108 | $18,197 |
| Year 15 | $39,104 | $19,146 | $19,958 |
| Year 16 | $43,130 | $21,246 | $21,884 |
| Year 17 | $47,398 | $23,413 | $23,984 |
| Year 18 | $51,921 | $25,653 | $26,269 |
| Year 19 | $56,717 | $27,969 | $28,748 |
| Year 20 | $61,800 | $30,369 | $31,431 |
| Year 21 | $67,188 | $32,857 | $34,330 |
| Year 22 | $72,899 | $35,442 | $37,458 |
| Year 23 | $78,953 | $38,128 | $40,825 |
| Year 24 | $85,370 | $40,925 | $44,445 |
| Year 25 | $92,172 | $43,839 | $48,333 |
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