How Much Can Solar Save in Hebron?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$159
Current Bill/mo
$150
Est. Lease + Battery
5.8 yrs
Payback Period
$52,639
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
$159
Annual Cost
$1,908
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$104,681
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 Hebron
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $159/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,303 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $104,681 | $52,042 |
| 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
$52,639
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,908
$1,847
Year 5
$10,756
$961
Year 10
$25,149
$11,307
Year 15
$44,411
$22,877
Year 20
$70,187
$36,205
Year 25
$104,681
$52,042
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,908 | $1,847 | $61 |
| Year 2 | $3,930 | -$4,823 | $8,753 |
| Year 3 | $6,074 | -$2,924 | $8,999 |
| Year 4 | $8,347 | -$997 | $9,344 |
| Year 5 | $10,756 | $961 | $9,795 |
| Year 6 | $13,309 | $2,952 | $10,357 |
| Year 7 | $16,015 | $4,980 | $11,036 |
| Year 8 | $18,884 | $7,046 | $11,838 |
| Year 9 | $21,925 | $9,154 | $12,771 |
| Year 10 | $25,149 | $11,307 | $13,842 |
| Year 11 | $28,566 | $13,509 | $15,057 |
| Year 12 | $32,188 | $15,763 | $16,425 |
| Year 13 | $36,027 | $18,072 | $17,955 |
| Year 14 | $40,097 | $20,443 | $19,654 |
| Year 15 | $44,411 | $22,877 | $21,533 |
| Year 16 | $48,983 | $25,382 | $23,601 |
| Year 17 | $53,830 | $27,961 | $25,869 |
| Year 18 | $58,968 | $30,621 | $28,347 |
| Year 19 | $64,414 | $33,366 | $31,048 |
| Year 20 | $70,187 | $36,205 | $33,982 |
| Year 21 | $76,306 | $39,143 | $37,163 |
| Year 22 | $82,792 | $42,188 | $40,605 |
| Year 23 | $89,668 | $45,347 | $44,321 |
| Year 24 | $96,956 | $48,629 | $48,327 |
| Year 25 | $104,681 | $52,042 | $52,639 |
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