How Much Can Solar Save in Hillcrest?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$141
Current Bill/mo
$141
Est. Lease + Battery
5.3 yrs
Payback Period
$49,603
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
$141
Annual Cost
$1,692
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$92,831
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 Hillcrest
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $141/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$16/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,137 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $92,831 | $43,228 |
| 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
$49,603
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,692
$1,496
Year 5
$9,538
$882
Year 10
$22,302
$9,338
Year 15
$39,383
$18,868
Year 20
$62,241
$29,944
Year 25
$92,831
$43,228
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,692 | $1,496 | $196 |
| Year 2 | $3,486 | -$3,819 | $7,305 |
| Year 3 | $5,387 | -$2,278 | $7,665 |
| Year 4 | $7,402 | -$712 | $8,114 |
| Year 5 | $9,538 | $882 | $8,656 |
| Year 6 | $11,802 | $2,504 | $9,298 |
| Year 7 | $14,202 | $4,159 | $10,043 |
| Year 8 | $16,747 | $5,847 | $10,899 |
| Year 9 | $19,443 | $7,573 | $11,871 |
| Year 10 | $22,302 | $9,338 | $12,964 |
| Year 11 | $25,332 | $11,145 | $14,187 |
| Year 12 | $28,544 | $12,998 | $15,546 |
| Year 13 | $31,949 | $14,900 | $17,048 |
| Year 14 | $35,557 | $16,856 | $18,702 |
| Year 15 | $39,383 | $18,868 | $20,515 |
| Year 16 | $43,438 | $20,942 | $22,496 |
| Year 17 | $47,736 | $23,081 | $24,655 |
| Year 18 | $52,292 | $25,291 | $27,002 |
| Year 19 | $57,122 | $27,577 | $29,545 |
| Year 20 | $62,241 | $29,944 | $32,297 |
| Year 21 | $67,668 | $32,399 | $35,269 |
| Year 22 | $73,420 | $34,947 | $38,472 |
| Year 23 | $79,517 | $37,597 | $41,920 |
| Year 24 | $85,980 | $40,354 | $45,626 |
| Year 25 | $92,831 | $43,228 | $49,603 |
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