How Much Can Solar Save in Dakota?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$129
Current Bill/mo
$133
Est. Lease + Battery
5.5 yrs
Payback Period
$42,427
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
$129
Annual Cost
$1,548
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$84,930
Your Solar Investment
5.5 kW System
$15,950
$8,037
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,263
With vs Without Solar in Dakota
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $129/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$10/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,359 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $84,930 | $42,503 |
| 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
$42,427
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,548
$1,428
Year 5
$8,726
$1,125
Year 10
$20,404
$9,288
Year 15
$36,031
$18,561
Year 20
$56,944
$29,414
Year 25
$84,930
$42,503
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,548 | $1,428 | $120 |
| Year 2 | $3,189 | -$3,384 | $6,573 |
| Year 3 | $4,928 | -$1,908 | $6,836 |
| Year 4 | $6,772 | -$406 | $7,178 |
| Year 5 | $8,726 | $1,125 | $7,601 |
| Year 6 | $10,798 | $2,686 | $8,111 |
| Year 7 | $12,994 | $4,281 | $8,713 |
| Year 8 | $15,321 | $5,911 | $9,410 |
| Year 9 | $17,789 | $7,579 | $10,210 |
| Year 10 | $20,404 | $9,288 | $11,116 |
| Year 11 | $23,176 | $11,041 | $12,135 |
| Year 12 | $26,115 | $12,841 | $13,273 |
| Year 13 | $29,230 | $14,692 | $14,537 |
| Year 14 | $32,531 | $16,598 | $15,934 |
| Year 15 | $36,031 | $18,561 | $17,470 |
| Year 16 | $39,741 | $20,588 | $19,153 |
| Year 17 | $43,674 | $22,681 | $20,993 |
| Year 18 | $47,842 | $24,846 | $22,996 |
| Year 19 | $52,260 | $27,089 | $25,172 |
| Year 20 | $56,944 | $29,414 | $27,530 |
| Year 21 | $61,909 | $31,828 | $30,081 |
| Year 22 | $67,171 | $34,337 | $32,835 |
| Year 23 | $72,750 | $36,947 | $35,802 |
| Year 24 | $78,663 | $39,667 | $38,996 |
| Year 25 | $84,930 | $42,503 | $42,427 |
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