How Much Can Solar Save in East Hazel Crest?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$138
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$42,702
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
$138
Annual Cost
$1,656
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$90,856
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$20,300
$10,228
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,972
With vs Without Solar in East Hazel Crest
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $138/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,942 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $90,856 | $48,154 |
| 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
$42,702
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,656
$1,725
Year 2Payback Year
$3,411
-$4,499
Year 5
$9,335
$897
Year 10
$21,827
$10,531
Year 15
$38,545
$21,268
Year 20
$60,917
$33,586
Year 25
$90,856
$48,154
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,656 | $1,725 | -$69 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,411 | -$4,499 | $7,911 |
| Year 3 | $5,272 | -$2,727 | $7,999 |
| Year 4 | $7,244 | -$929 | $8,174 |
| Year 5 | $9,335 | $897 | $8,438 |
| Year 6 | $11,551 | $2,753 | $8,798 |
| Year 7 | $13,900 | $4,642 | $9,258 |
| Year 8 | $16,390 | $6,566 | $9,824 |
| Year 9 | $19,030 | $8,528 | $10,501 |
| Year 10 | $21,827 | $10,531 | $11,297 |
| Year 11 | $24,793 | $12,577 | $12,216 |
| Year 12 | $27,937 | $14,670 | $13,266 |
| Year 13 | $31,269 | $16,814 | $14,455 |
| Year 14 | $34,801 | $19,012 | $15,789 |
| Year 15 | $38,545 | $21,268 | $17,277 |
| Year 16 | $42,514 | $23,587 | $18,926 |
| Year 17 | $46,721 | $25,973 | $20,747 |
| Year 18 | $51,180 | $28,432 | $22,748 |
| Year 19 | $55,907 | $30,967 | $24,939 |
| Year 20 | $60,917 | $33,586 | $27,331 |
| Year 21 | $66,228 | $36,294 | $29,934 |
| Year 22 | $71,858 | $39,098 | $32,760 |
| Year 23 | $77,825 | $42,004 | $35,821 |
| Year 24 | $84,151 | $45,020 | $39,131 |
| Year 25 | $90,856 | $48,154 | $42,702 |
Start Saving in East Hazel Crest
Get a free, personalized solar analysis based on your actual ComEd bill and roof. Lease or own — we'll find the best option.
✓ $0 down lease available — save from day 1 with no upfront cost
ComEd rates projected to rise again next year. Lock in savings now.