How Much Can Solar Save in Hinsdale?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$259
Current Bill/mo
$188
Est. Lease + Battery
8 yrs
Payback Period
$59,178
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
$259
Annual Cost
$3,108
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$170,519
Your Solar Investment
15 kW System
$43,500
$23,208
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$4,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$15,792
With vs Without Solar in Hinsdale
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $259/mo | $263/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-63/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $16,783 | $15,780 |
| 25-Year Cost | $170,519 | $111,341 |
| 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
$59,178
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$3,108
$3,865
Year 2Payback Year
$6,402
-$8,006
Year 5
$17,520
$4,127
Year 10
$40,966
$25,883
Year 15
$72,342
$50,233
Year 20
$114,330
$78,231
Year 25
$170,519
$111,341
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $3,108 | $3,865 | -$757 |
| Year 2Payback | $6,402 | -$8,006 | $14,409 |
| Year 3 | $9,895 | -$4,027 | $13,921 |
| Year 4 | $13,596 | $16 | $13,580 |
| Year 5 | $17,520 | $4,127 | $13,393 |
| Year 6 | $21,679 | $8,311 | $13,369 |
| Year 7 | $26,088 | $12,572 | $13,516 |
| Year 8 | $30,761 | $16,917 | $13,844 |
| Year 9 | $35,715 | $21,352 | $14,363 |
| Year 10 | $40,966 | $25,883 | $15,083 |
| Year 11 | $46,532 | $30,517 | $16,015 |
| Year 12 | $52,432 | $35,261 | $17,171 |
| Year 13 | $58,686 | $40,122 | $18,563 |
| Year 14 | $65,315 | $45,110 | $20,205 |
| Year 15 | $72,342 | $50,233 | $22,109 |
| Year 16 | $79,790 | $55,501 | $24,289 |
| Year 17 | $87,686 | $60,923 | $26,762 |
| Year 18 | $96,055 | $66,511 | $29,544 |
| Year 19 | $104,926 | $72,276 | $32,650 |
| Year 20 | $114,330 | $78,231 | $36,099 |
| Year 21 | $124,297 | $84,388 | $39,909 |
| Year 22 | $134,863 | $90,763 | $44,101 |
| Year 23 | $146,063 | $97,369 | $48,694 |
| Year 24 | $157,935 | $104,222 | $53,712 |
| Year 25 | $170,519 | $111,341 | $59,178 |
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