How Much Can Solar Save in Dalzell?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$141
Current Bill/mo
$140
Est. Lease + Battery
5.8 yrs
Payback Period
$45,710
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
$141
Annual Cost
$1,692
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$92,831
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 Dalzell
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $141/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,137 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $92,831 | $47,121 |
| 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
$45,710
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,692
$1,637
Year 5
$9,538
$1,039
Year 10
$22,302
$10,283
Year 15
$39,383
$20,682
Year 20
$62,241
$32,729
Year 25
$92,831
$47,121
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,692 | $1,637 | $55 |
| Year 2 | $3,486 | -$4,104 | $7,589 |
| Year 3 | $5,387 | -$2,418 | $7,804 |
| Year 4 | $7,402 | -$704 | $8,106 |
| Year 5 | $9,538 | $1,039 | $8,498 |
| Year 6 | $11,802 | $2,815 | $8,988 |
| Year 7 | $14,202 | $4,624 | $9,579 |
| Year 8 | $16,747 | $6,470 | $10,277 |
| Year 9 | $19,443 | $8,355 | $11,088 |
| Year 10 | $22,302 | $10,283 | $12,018 |
| Year 11 | $25,332 | $12,257 | $13,075 |
| Year 12 | $28,544 | $14,280 | $14,264 |
| Year 13 | $31,949 | $16,356 | $15,593 |
| Year 14 | $35,557 | $18,488 | $17,069 |
| Year 15 | $39,383 | $20,682 | $18,701 |
| Year 16 | $43,438 | $22,940 | $20,498 |
| Year 17 | $47,736 | $25,269 | $22,467 |
| Year 18 | $52,292 | $27,673 | $24,619 |
| Year 19 | $57,122 | $30,158 | $26,964 |
| Year 20 | $62,241 | $32,729 | $29,512 |
| Year 21 | $67,668 | $35,394 | $32,274 |
| Year 22 | $73,420 | $38,158 | $35,262 |
| Year 23 | $79,517 | $41,028 | $38,489 |
| Year 24 | $85,980 | $44,013 | $41,967 |
| Year 25 | $92,831 | $47,121 | $45,710 |
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