How Much Can Solar Save in Fulton?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$132
Current Bill/mo
$134
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$39,917
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
$132
Annual Cost
$1,584
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$86,905
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$9,498
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,402
With vs Without Solar in Fulton
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $132/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,554 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $86,905 | $46,988 |
| 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
$39,917
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,584
$1,643
Year 2Payback Year
$3,263
-$4,093
Year 5
$8,929
$1,065
Year 10
$20,878
$10,322
Year 15
$36,869
$20,711
Year 20
$58,268
$32,709
Year 25
$86,905
$46,989
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,584 | $1,643 | -$59 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,263 | -$4,093 | $7,356 |
| Year 3 | $5,043 | -$2,401 | $7,444 |
| Year 4 | $6,929 | -$683 | $7,612 |
| Year 5 | $8,929 | $1,065 | $7,864 |
| Year 6 | $11,049 | $2,844 | $8,205 |
| Year 7 | $13,296 | $4,657 | $8,639 |
| Year 8 | $15,678 | $6,505 | $9,172 |
| Year 9 | $18,202 | $8,393 | $9,809 |
| Year 10 | $20,878 | $10,322 | $10,556 |
| Year 11 | $23,715 | $12,296 | $11,419 |
| Year 12 | $26,722 | $14,319 | $12,403 |
| Year 13 | $29,909 | $16,392 | $13,517 |
| Year 14 | $33,288 | $18,522 | $14,766 |
| Year 15 | $36,869 | $20,711 | $16,159 |
| Year 16 | $40,665 | $22,963 | $17,702 |
| Year 17 | $44,689 | $25,284 | $19,405 |
| Year 18 | $48,955 | $27,679 | $21,276 |
| Year 19 | $53,476 | $30,152 | $23,324 |
| Year 20 | $58,268 | $32,709 | $25,559 |
| Year 21 | $63,348 | $35,357 | $27,991 |
| Year 22 | $68,733 | $38,102 | $30,632 |
| Year 23 | $74,441 | $40,950 | $33,491 |
| Year 24 | $80,492 | $43,910 | $36,582 |
| Year 25 | $86,905 | $46,989 | $39,917 |
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