How Much Can Solar Save in Dixon?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$130
Current Bill/mo
$133
Est. Lease + Battery
5.5 yrs
Payback Period
$42,961
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
$130
Annual Cost
$1,560
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$85,589
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 Dixon
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $130/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$11/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,424 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $85,589 | $42,628 |
| 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
$42,961
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,560
$1,430
Year 5
$8,794
$1,134
Year 10
$20,562
$9,312
Year 15
$36,311
$18,607
Year 20
$57,386
$29,492
Year 25
$85,589
$42,628
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,560 | $1,430 | $130 |
| Year 2 | $3,214 | -$3,381 | $6,594 |
| Year 3 | $4,966 | -$1,903 | $6,870 |
| Year 4 | $6,824 | -$399 | $7,223 |
| Year 5 | $8,794 | $1,134 | $7,660 |
| Year 6 | $10,881 | $2,698 | $8,184 |
| Year 7 | $13,094 | $4,295 | $8,799 |
| Year 8 | $15,440 | $5,928 | $9,512 |
| Year 9 | $17,926 | $7,599 | $10,327 |
| Year 10 | $20,562 | $9,312 | $11,250 |
| Year 11 | $23,356 | $11,068 | $12,287 |
| Year 12 | $26,317 | $12,873 | $13,444 |
| Year 13 | $29,456 | $14,728 | $14,728 |
| Year 14 | $32,784 | $16,638 | $16,146 |
| Year 15 | $36,311 | $18,607 | $17,704 |
| Year 16 | $40,049 | $20,638 | $19,411 |
| Year 17 | $44,012 | $22,738 | $21,274 |
| Year 18 | $48,213 | $24,909 | $23,303 |
| Year 19 | $52,666 | $27,159 | $25,507 |
| Year 20 | $57,386 | $29,492 | $27,894 |
| Year 21 | $62,389 | $31,913 | $30,475 |
| Year 22 | $67,692 | $34,431 | $33,261 |
| Year 23 | $73,313 | $37,051 | $36,262 |
| Year 24 | $79,272 | $39,781 | $39,492 |
| Year 25 | $85,589 | $42,628 | $42,961 |
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