How Much Can Solar Save in Freeport?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$121
Current Bill/mo
$133
Est. Lease + Battery
5.5 yrs
Payback Period
$43,139
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
$121
Annual Cost
$1,452
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$79,663
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 Freeport
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $121/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$11/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,841 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $79,663 | $36,524 |
| 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
$43,139
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,452
$1,318
Year 5
$8,185
$506
Year 10
$19,139
$7,843
Year 15
$33,797
$16,014
Year 20
$53,413
$25,397
Year 25
$79,663
$36,524
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,452 | $1,318 | $134 |
| Year 2 | $2,991 | -$3,610 | $6,602 |
| Year 3 | $4,623 | -$2,258 | $6,881 |
| Year 4 | $6,352 | -$887 | $7,239 |
| Year 5 | $8,185 | $506 | $7,679 |
| Year 6 | $10,128 | $1,921 | $8,208 |
| Year 7 | $12,188 | $3,360 | $8,828 |
| Year 8 | $14,371 | $4,825 | $9,546 |
| Year 9 | $16,685 | $6,319 | $10,367 |
| Year 10 | $19,139 | $7,843 | $11,295 |
| Year 11 | $21,739 | $9,400 | $12,338 |
| Year 12 | $24,495 | $10,993 | $13,502 |
| Year 13 | $27,417 | $12,625 | $14,792 |
| Year 14 | $30,514 | $14,297 | $16,217 |
| Year 15 | $33,797 | $16,014 | $17,782 |
| Year 16 | $37,277 | $17,780 | $19,497 |
| Year 17 | $40,965 | $19,596 | $21,369 |
| Year 18 | $44,875 | $21,469 | $23,406 |
| Year 19 | $49,020 | $23,401 | $25,619 |
| Year 20 | $53,413 | $25,397 | $28,016 |
| Year 21 | $58,069 | $27,462 | $30,607 |
| Year 22 | $63,006 | $29,602 | $33,404 |
| Year 23 | $68,238 | $31,822 | $36,416 |
| Year 24 | $73,784 | $34,127 | $39,657 |
| Year 25 | $79,663 | $36,524 | $43,139 |
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