How Much Can Solar Save in Hillside?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$165
Current Bill/mo
$153
Est. Lease + Battery
5.3 yrs
Payback Period
$57,864
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
$165
Annual Cost
$1,980
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$108,632
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$20,300
$10,228
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,972
With vs Without Solar in Hillside
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $165/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$19/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,692 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $108,632 | $50,768 |
| 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
$57,864
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,980
$1,751
Year 5
$11,161
$1,063
Year 10
$26,098
$10,974
Year 15
$46,086
$22,155
Year 20
$72,835
$35,159
Year 25
$108,632
$50,768
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,980 | $1,751 | $229 |
| Year 2 | $4,079 | -$4,443 | $8,522 |
| Year 3 | $6,304 | -$2,639 | $8,942 |
| Year 4 | $8,662 | -$804 | $9,466 |
| Year 5 | $11,161 | $1,063 | $10,099 |
| Year 6 | $13,811 | $2,964 | $10,847 |
| Year 7 | $16,620 | $4,903 | $11,717 |
| Year 8 | $19,597 | $6,882 | $12,715 |
| Year 9 | $22,753 | $8,905 | $13,848 |
| Year 10 | $26,098 | $10,974 | $15,124 |
| Year 11 | $29,644 | $13,094 | $16,550 |
| Year 12 | $33,402 | $15,267 | $18,135 |
| Year 13 | $37,387 | $17,499 | $19,887 |
| Year 14 | $41,610 | $19,793 | $21,816 |
| Year 15 | $46,086 | $22,155 | $23,932 |
| Year 16 | $50,832 | $24,589 | $26,243 |
| Year 17 | $55,862 | $27,100 | $28,762 |
| Year 18 | $61,193 | $29,695 | $31,499 |
| Year 19 | $66,845 | $32,379 | $34,466 |
| Year 20 | $72,835 | $35,159 | $37,676 |
| Year 21 | $79,186 | $38,043 | $41,143 |
| Year 22 | $85,917 | $41,037 | $44,880 |
| Year 23 | $93,052 | $44,150 | $48,902 |
| Year 24 | $100,615 | $47,390 | $53,224 |
| Year 25 | $108,632 | $50,768 | $57,864 |
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