How Much Can Solar Save in Glendale Heights?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$166
Current Bill/mo
$153
Est. Lease + Battery
5.7 yrs
Payback Period
$55,422
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
$166
Annual Cost
$1,992
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$109,290
Your Solar Investment
7.5 kW System
$21,750
$10,959
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,541
With vs Without Solar in Glendale Heights
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $166/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$10/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,757 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $109,290 | $53,868 |
| 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
$55,422
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,992
$1,876
Year 5
$11,229
$1,130
Year 10
$26,256
$11,712
Year 15
$46,366
$23,611
Year 20
$73,277
$37,396
Year 25
$109,290
$53,868
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,992 | $1,876 | $116 |
| Year 2 | $4,104 | -$4,762 | $8,865 |
| Year 3 | $6,342 | -$2,830 | $9,172 |
| Year 4 | $8,714 | -$867 | $9,581 |
| Year 5 | $11,229 | $1,130 | $10,100 |
| Year 6 | $13,895 | $3,162 | $10,733 |
| Year 7 | $16,721 | $5,234 | $11,487 |
| Year 8 | $19,716 | $7,347 | $12,369 |
| Year 9 | $22,891 | $9,505 | $13,385 |
| Year 10 | $26,256 | $11,712 | $14,544 |
| Year 11 | $29,824 | $13,971 | $15,852 |
| Year 12 | $33,605 | $16,286 | $17,319 |
| Year 13 | $37,613 | $18,662 | $18,952 |
| Year 14 | $41,862 | $21,102 | $20,760 |
| Year 15 | $46,366 | $23,611 | $22,755 |
| Year 16 | $51,140 | $26,195 | $24,944 |
| Year 17 | $56,200 | $28,860 | $27,340 |
| Year 18 | $61,564 | $31,611 | $29,953 |
| Year 19 | $67,250 | $34,454 | $32,796 |
| Year 20 | $73,277 | $37,396 | $35,881 |
| Year 21 | $79,666 | $40,445 | $39,220 |
| Year 22 | $86,437 | $43,608 | $42,829 |
| Year 23 | $93,616 | $46,894 | $46,722 |
| Year 24 | $101,225 | $50,311 | $50,914 |
| Year 25 | $109,290 | $53,868 | $55,422 |
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