How Much Can Solar Save in Glen Ellyn?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$250
Current Bill/mo
$193
Est. Lease + Battery
5.9 yrs
Payback Period
$81,850
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 kW System
$31,900
$17,019
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,300
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$11,581
With vs Without Solar in Glen Ellyn
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $250/mo | $193/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$17/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $16,200 | $11,580 |
| 25-Year Cost | $164,594 | $82,744 |
| 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
$81,850
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$3,000
$2,801
Year 5
$16,911
$2,879
Year 10
$39,542
$18,776
Year 15
$69,828
$36,737
Year 20
$110,357
$57,647
Year 25
$164,594
$82,744
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $3,000 | $2,801 | $199 |
| Year 2 | $6,180 | -$5,938 | $12,118 |
| Year 3 | $9,551 | -$3,049 | $12,600 |
| Year 4 | $13,124 | -$111 | $13,235 |
| Year 5 | $16,911 | $2,879 | $14,032 |
| Year 6 | $20,926 | $5,926 | $15,000 |
| Year 7 | $25,182 | $9,035 | $16,147 |
| Year 8 | $29,692 | $12,209 | $17,483 |
| Year 9 | $34,474 | $15,455 | $19,019 |
| Year 10 | $39,542 | $18,776 | $20,767 |
| Year 11 | $44,915 | $22,179 | $22,736 |
| Year 12 | $50,610 | $25,670 | $24,940 |
| Year 13 | $56,646 | $29,255 | $27,391 |
| Year 14 | $63,045 | $32,942 | $30,103 |
| Year 15 | $69,828 | $36,737 | $33,091 |
| Year 16 | $77,018 | $40,650 | $36,368 |
| Year 17 | $84,639 | $44,687 | $39,951 |
| Year 18 | $92,717 | $48,859 | $43,858 |
| Year 19 | $101,280 | $53,176 | $48,104 |
| Year 20 | $110,357 | $57,647 | $52,710 |
| Year 21 | $119,978 | $62,284 | $57,694 |
| Year 22 | $130,177 | $67,099 | $63,078 |
| Year 23 | $140,987 | $72,105 | $68,883 |
| Year 24 | $152,447 | $77,315 | $75,132 |
| Year 25 | $164,594 | $82,744 | $81,850 |
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