How Much Can Solar Save in De Pue?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$115
Current Bill/mo
$129
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$40,679
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
$115
Annual Cost
$1,380
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$75,713
Your Solar Investment
5 kW System
$14,500
$7,306
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,694
With vs Without Solar in De Pue
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $115/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$13/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,452 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $75,713 | $35,034 |
| 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
$40,679
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,380
$1,230
Year 5
$7,779
$638
Year 10
$18,189
$7,552
Year 15
$32,121
$15,314
Year 20
$50,764
$24,298
Year 25
$75,713
$35,034
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,380 | $1,230 | $150 |
| Year 2 | $2,843 | -$3,218 | $6,061 |
| Year 3 | $4,393 | -$1,953 | $6,346 |
| Year 4 | $6,037 | -$668 | $6,705 |
| Year 5 | $7,779 | $638 | $7,142 |
| Year 6 | $9,626 | $1,967 | $7,659 |
| Year 7 | $11,583 | $3,321 | $8,263 |
| Year 8 | $13,659 | $4,701 | $8,957 |
| Year 9 | $15,858 | $6,111 | $9,747 |
| Year 10 | $18,189 | $7,552 | $10,638 |
| Year 11 | $20,661 | $9,026 | $11,635 |
| Year 12 | $23,281 | $10,537 | $12,744 |
| Year 13 | $26,057 | $12,086 | $13,971 |
| Year 14 | $29,001 | $13,677 | $15,324 |
| Year 15 | $32,121 | $15,314 | $16,807 |
| Year 16 | $35,428 | $16,998 | $18,430 |
| Year 17 | $38,934 | $18,735 | $20,199 |
| Year 18 | $42,650 | $20,528 | $22,122 |
| Year 19 | $46,589 | $22,381 | $24,208 |
| Year 20 | $50,764 | $24,298 | $26,466 |
| Year 21 | $55,190 | $26,285 | $28,905 |
| Year 22 | $59,881 | $28,346 | $31,535 |
| Year 23 | $64,854 | $30,488 | $34,367 |
| Year 24 | $70,125 | $32,715 | $37,411 |
| Year 25 | $75,713 | $35,034 | $40,679 |
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