How Much Can Solar Save in Durand?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$136
Current Bill/mo
$140
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$48,537
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
$136
Annual Cost
$1,632
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$89,539
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 Durand
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $136/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$15/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,813 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $89,539 | $41,002 |
| 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
$48,537
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,632
$1,457
Year 5
$9,200
$660
Year 10
$21,511
$8,816
Year 15
$37,986
$17,940
Year 20
$60,034
$28,464
Year 25
$89,539
$41,002
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,632 | $1,457 | $175 |
| Year 2 | $3,362 | -$3,900 | $7,262 |
| Year 3 | $5,196 | -$2,403 | $7,599 |
| Year 4 | $7,139 | -$884 | $8,023 |
| Year 5 | $9,200 | $660 | $8,540 |
| Year 6 | $11,384 | $2,230 | $9,154 |
| Year 7 | $13,699 | $3,828 | $9,871 |
| Year 8 | $16,153 | $5,457 | $10,696 |
| Year 9 | $18,754 | $7,119 | $11,635 |
| Year 10 | $21,511 | $8,816 | $12,695 |
| Year 11 | $24,434 | $10,551 | $13,882 |
| Year 12 | $27,532 | $12,328 | $15,203 |
| Year 13 | $30,816 | $14,150 | $16,666 |
| Year 14 | $34,297 | $16,019 | $18,278 |
| Year 15 | $37,986 | $17,940 | $20,047 |
| Year 16 | $41,898 | $19,916 | $21,982 |
| Year 17 | $46,043 | $21,952 | $24,092 |
| Year 18 | $50,438 | $24,052 | $26,386 |
| Year 19 | $55,096 | $26,221 | $28,875 |
| Year 20 | $60,034 | $28,464 | $31,570 |
| Year 21 | $65,268 | $30,787 | $34,481 |
| Year 22 | $70,816 | $33,196 | $37,620 |
| Year 23 | $76,697 | $35,697 | $41,000 |
| Year 24 | $82,931 | $38,297 | $44,634 |
| Year 25 | $89,539 | $41,002 | $48,537 |
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