How Much Can Solar Save in Crestwood?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$152
Current Bill/mo
$144
Est. Lease + Battery
5.5 yrs
Payback Period
$50,440
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
$152
Annual Cost
$1,824
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$100,073
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$9,498
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,402
With vs Without Solar in Crestwood
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $152/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$12/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,850 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $100,073 | $49,633 |
| 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
$50,440
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,824
$1,676
Year 5
$10,282
$1,266
Year 10
$24,042
$10,829
Year 15
$42,455
$21,678
Year 20
$67,097
$34,357
Year 25
$100,073
$49,633
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,824 | $1,676 | $148 |
| Year 2 | $3,757 | -$4,023 | $7,780 |
| Year 3 | $5,807 | -$2,291 | $8,098 |
| Year 4 | $7,979 | -$529 | $8,509 |
| Year 5 | $10,282 | $1,266 | $9,016 |
| Year 6 | $12,723 | $3,096 | $9,627 |
| Year 7 | $15,310 | $4,965 | $10,346 |
| Year 8 | $18,053 | $6,874 | $11,179 |
| Year 9 | $20,960 | $8,828 | $12,132 |
| Year 10 | $24,042 | $10,829 | $13,212 |
| Year 11 | $27,308 | $12,881 | $14,427 |
| Year 12 | $30,771 | $14,988 | $15,783 |
| Year 13 | $34,441 | $17,154 | $17,287 |
| Year 14 | $38,331 | $19,382 | $18,950 |
| Year 15 | $42,455 | $21,678 | $20,777 |
| Year 16 | $46,827 | $24,046 | $22,780 |
| Year 17 | $51,460 | $26,493 | $24,967 |
| Year 18 | $56,372 | $29,023 | $27,349 |
| Year 19 | $61,578 | $31,642 | $29,936 |
| Year 20 | $67,097 | $34,357 | $32,740 |
| Year 21 | $72,947 | $37,176 | $35,771 |
| Year 22 | $79,148 | $40,104 | $39,043 |
| Year 23 | $85,720 | $43,151 | $42,570 |
| Year 24 | $92,688 | $46,324 | $46,364 |
| Year 25 | $100,073 | $49,633 | $50,440 |
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