How Much Can Solar Save in Elmhurst?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$250
Current Bill/mo
$195
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$81,875
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
$250
Annual Cost
$3,000
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$164,594
Your Solar Investment
11.5 kW System
$33,350
$17,793
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,450
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$12,107
With vs Without Solar in Elmhurst
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $250/mo | $202/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$11/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $16,200 | $12,120 |
| 25-Year Cost | $164,594 | $82,719 |
| 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
$81,875
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$3,000
$2,864
Year 5
$16,911
$2,646
Year 10
$39,542
$18,765
Year 15
$69,828
$36,856
Year 20
$110,357
$57,773
Year 25
$164,594
$82,719
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $3,000 | $2,864 | $136 |
| Year 2 | $6,180 | -$6,339 | $12,519 |
| Year 3 | $9,551 | -$3,392 | $12,942 |
| Year 4 | $13,124 | -$398 | $13,522 |
| Year 5 | $16,911 | $2,646 | $14,265 |
| Year 6 | $20,926 | $5,744 | $15,182 |
| Year 7 | $25,182 | $8,901 | $16,281 |
| Year 8 | $29,692 | $12,120 | $17,573 |
| Year 9 | $34,474 | $15,406 | $19,068 |
| Year 10 | $39,542 | $18,765 | $20,777 |
| Year 11 | $44,915 | $22,202 | $22,713 |
| Year 12 | $50,610 | $25,723 | $24,887 |
| Year 13 | $56,646 | $29,335 | $27,312 |
| Year 14 | $63,045 | $33,043 | $30,002 |
| Year 15 | $69,828 | $36,856 | $32,972 |
| Year 16 | $77,018 | $40,780 | $36,237 |
| Year 17 | $84,639 | $44,825 | $39,814 |
| Year 18 | $92,717 | $48,999 | $43,718 |
| Year 19 | $101,280 | $53,312 | $47,968 |
| Year 20 | $110,357 | $57,773 | $52,584 |
| Year 21 | $119,978 | $62,394 | $57,584 |
| Year 22 | $130,177 | $67,186 | $62,991 |
| Year 23 | $140,987 | $72,162 | $68,825 |
| Year 24 | $152,447 | $77,335 | $75,112 |
| Year 25 | $164,594 | $82,719 | $81,875 |
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