How Much Can Solar Save in Golf?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$259
Current Bill/mo
$197
Est. Lease + Battery
6.4 yrs
Payback Period
$79,368
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
$259
Annual Cost
$3,108
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$170,519
Your Solar Investment
12.5 kW System
$36,250
$19,340
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,750
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$13,160
With vs Without Solar in Golf
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $259/mo | $219/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-3/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $16,783 | $13,140 |
| 25-Year Cost | $170,519 | $91,151 |
| 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
$79,368
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$3,108
$3,149
Year 2Payback Year
$6,402
-$6,817
Year 5
$17,520
$3,068
Year 10
$40,966
$20,811
Year 15
$72,342
$40,727
Year 20
$114,330
$63,741
Year 25
$170,519
$91,151
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $3,108 | $3,149 | -$41 |
| Year 2Payback | $6,402 | -$6,817 | $13,219 |
| Year 3 | $9,895 | -$3,575 | $13,470 |
| Year 4 | $13,596 | -$281 | $13,877 |
| Year 5 | $17,520 | $3,068 | $14,452 |
| Year 6 | $21,679 | $6,478 | $15,201 |
| Year 7 | $26,088 | $9,952 | $16,136 |
| Year 8 | $30,761 | $13,495 | $17,266 |
| Year 9 | $35,715 | $17,113 | $18,602 |
| Year 10 | $40,966 | $20,811 | $20,155 |
| Year 11 | $46,532 | $24,595 | $21,937 |
| Year 12 | $52,432 | $28,472 | $23,960 |
| Year 13 | $58,686 | $32,448 | $26,238 |
| Year 14 | $65,315 | $36,530 | $28,785 |
| Year 15 | $72,342 | $40,727 | $31,615 |
| Year 16 | $79,790 | $45,047 | $34,744 |
| Year 17 | $87,686 | $49,498 | $38,188 |
| Year 18 | $96,055 | $54,090 | $41,964 |
| Year 19 | $104,926 | $58,835 | $46,092 |
| Year 20 | $114,330 | $63,741 | $50,589 |
| Year 21 | $124,297 | $68,822 | $55,476 |
| Year 22 | $134,863 | $74,089 | $60,774 |
| Year 23 | $146,063 | $79,557 | $66,506 |
| Year 24 | $157,935 | $85,239 | $72,696 |
| Year 25 | $170,519 | $91,151 | $79,368 |
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