How Much Can Solar Save in Dixmoor?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$123
Current Bill/mo
$133
Est. Lease + Battery
5.5 yrs
Payback Period
$42,580
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
$123
Annual Cost
$1,476
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$80,980
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 Dixmoor
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $123/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$10/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,970 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $80,980 | $38,400 |
| 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
$42,580
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,476
$1,353
Year 5
$8,320
$702
Year 10
$19,455
$8,301
Year 15
$34,355
$16,819
Year 20
$54,296
$26,661
Year 25
$80,980
$38,400
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,476 | $1,353 | $123 |
| Year 2 | $3,041 | -$3,538 | $6,579 |
| Year 3 | $4,699 | -$2,147 | $6,846 |
| Year 4 | $6,457 | -$734 | $7,191 |
| Year 5 | $8,320 | $702 | $7,618 |
| Year 6 | $10,296 | $2,163 | $8,132 |
| Year 7 | $12,389 | $3,652 | $8,738 |
| Year 8 | $14,609 | $5,169 | $9,439 |
| Year 9 | $16,961 | $6,718 | $10,243 |
| Year 10 | $19,455 | $8,301 | $11,154 |
| Year 11 | $22,098 | $9,920 | $12,179 |
| Year 12 | $24,900 | $11,578 | $13,322 |
| Year 13 | $27,870 | $13,278 | $14,592 |
| Year 14 | $31,018 | $15,024 | $15,994 |
| Year 15 | $34,355 | $16,819 | $17,537 |
| Year 16 | $37,893 | $18,666 | $19,227 |
| Year 17 | $41,642 | $20,569 | $21,073 |
| Year 18 | $45,617 | $22,533 | $23,084 |
| Year 19 | $49,830 | $24,562 | $25,268 |
| Year 20 | $54,296 | $26,661 | $27,634 |
| Year 21 | $59,029 | $28,836 | $30,194 |
| Year 22 | $64,047 | $31,090 | $32,957 |
| Year 23 | $69,366 | $33,432 | $35,934 |
| Year 24 | $75,004 | $35,866 | $39,138 |
| Year 25 | $80,980 | $38,400 | $42,580 |
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