How Much Can Solar Save in Hickory Hills?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$177
Current Bill/mo
$157
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$55,285
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
$177
Annual Cost
$2,124
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$116,532
Your Solar Investment
8.5 kW System
$24,650
$12,420
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,550
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,680
With vs Without Solar in Hickory Hills
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $177/mo | $149/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $11,470 | $8,940 |
| 25-Year Cost | $116,532 | $61,247 |
| 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
$55,285
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,124
$2,141
Year 2Payback Year
$4,375
-$5,368
Year 5
$11,973
$1,351
Year 10
$27,996
$13,412
Year 15
$49,438
$26,953
Year 20
$78,133
$42,603
Year 25
$116,532
$61,248
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,124 | $2,141 | -$17 |
| Year 2Payback | $4,375 | -$5,368 | $9,744 |
| Year 3 | $6,762 | -$3,165 | $9,927 |
| Year 4 | $9,292 | -$926 | $10,218 |
| Year 5 | $11,973 | $1,351 | $10,622 |
| Year 6 | $14,816 | $3,669 | $11,147 |
| Year 7 | $17,829 | $6,030 | $11,798 |
| Year 8 | $21,022 | $8,439 | $12,583 |
| Year 9 | $24,408 | $10,898 | $13,509 |
| Year 10 | $27,996 | $13,412 | $14,584 |
| Year 11 | $31,800 | $15,985 | $15,815 |
| Year 12 | $35,832 | $18,621 | $17,211 |
| Year 13 | $40,106 | $21,324 | $18,782 |
| Year 14 | $44,636 | $24,099 | $20,537 |
| Year 15 | $49,438 | $26,953 | $22,485 |
| Year 16 | $54,528 | $29,890 | $24,638 |
| Year 17 | $59,924 | $32,917 | $27,007 |
| Year 18 | $65,644 | $36,040 | $29,603 |
| Year 19 | $71,706 | $39,266 | $32,440 |
| Year 20 | $78,133 | $42,603 | $35,529 |
| Year 21 | $84,945 | $46,059 | $38,886 |
| Year 22 | $92,165 | $49,642 | $42,523 |
| Year 23 | $99,819 | $53,361 | $46,458 |
| Year 24 | $107,932 | $57,226 | $50,706 |
| Year 25 | $116,532 | $61,248 | $55,285 |
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