How Much Can Solar Save in Hazel Crest?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$145
Current Bill/mo
$141
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$49,234
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
$145
Annual Cost
$1,740
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$95,464
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$8,767
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,833
With vs Without Solar in Hazel Crest
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $145/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$16/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,396 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $95,464 | $46,230 |
| 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
$49,234
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,740
$1,551
Year 5
$9,809
$1,193
Year 10
$22,935
$10,063
Year 15
$40,500
$20,147
Year 20
$64,007
$31,961
Year 25
$95,464
$46,230
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,740 | $1,551 | $189 |
| Year 2 | $3,584 | -$3,706 | $7,290 |
| Year 3 | $5,539 | -$2,102 | $7,642 |
| Year 4 | $7,612 | -$471 | $8,082 |
| Year 5 | $9,809 | $1,193 | $8,616 |
| Year 6 | $12,137 | $2,889 | $9,248 |
| Year 7 | $14,605 | $4,622 | $9,984 |
| Year 8 | $17,222 | $6,393 | $10,829 |
| Year 9 | $19,995 | $8,206 | $11,789 |
| Year 10 | $22,935 | $10,063 | $12,871 |
| Year 11 | $26,051 | $11,969 | $14,082 |
| Year 12 | $29,354 | $13,926 | $15,427 |
| Year 13 | $32,855 | $15,939 | $16,916 |
| Year 14 | $36,566 | $18,011 | $18,555 |
| Year 15 | $40,500 | $20,147 | $20,353 |
| Year 16 | $44,670 | $22,352 | $22,318 |
| Year 17 | $49,090 | $24,630 | $24,460 |
| Year 18 | $53,776 | $26,987 | $26,789 |
| Year 19 | $58,742 | $29,429 | $29,314 |
| Year 20 | $64,007 | $31,961 | $32,046 |
| Year 21 | $69,587 | $34,591 | $34,996 |
| Year 22 | $75,503 | $37,325 | $38,178 |
| Year 23 | $81,773 | $40,171 | $41,602 |
| Year 24 | $88,419 | $43,136 | $45,283 |
| Year 25 | $95,464 | $46,230 | $49,234 |
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