How Much Can Solar Save in Dolton?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$135
Current Bill/mo
$140
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$48,117
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
$135
Annual Cost
$1,620
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$88,881
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$8,767
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,833
With vs Without Solar in Dolton
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $135/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,748 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $88,881 | $40,764 |
| 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
$48,117
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,620
$1,453
Year 5
$9,132
$638
Year 10
$21,353
$8,764
Year 15
$37,707
$17,844
Year 20
$59,593
$28,309
Year 25
$88,881
$40,764
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,620 | $1,453 | $167 |
| Year 2 | $3,337 | -$3,908 | $7,245 |
| Year 3 | $5,157 | -$2,415 | $7,572 |
| Year 4 | $7,087 | -$900 | $7,987 |
| Year 5 | $9,132 | $638 | $8,494 |
| Year 6 | $11,300 | $2,203 | $9,097 |
| Year 7 | $13,598 | $3,796 | $9,803 |
| Year 8 | $16,034 | $5,418 | $10,616 |
| Year 9 | $18,616 | $7,073 | $11,543 |
| Year 10 | $21,353 | $8,764 | $12,589 |
| Year 11 | $24,254 | $10,492 | $13,762 |
| Year 12 | $27,329 | $12,261 | $15,069 |
| Year 13 | $30,589 | $14,073 | $16,516 |
| Year 14 | $34,044 | $15,933 | $18,111 |
| Year 15 | $37,707 | $17,844 | $19,863 |
| Year 16 | $41,589 | $19,810 | $21,779 |
| Year 17 | $45,705 | $21,835 | $23,870 |
| Year 18 | $50,067 | $23,923 | $26,144 |
| Year 19 | $54,691 | $26,080 | $28,612 |
| Year 20 | $59,593 | $28,309 | $31,283 |
| Year 21 | $64,788 | $30,618 | $34,170 |
| Year 22 | $70,296 | $33,011 | $37,285 |
| Year 23 | $76,133 | $35,495 | $40,638 |
| Year 24 | $82,321 | $38,077 | $44,244 |
| Year 25 | $88,881 | $40,764 | $48,117 |
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