How Much Can Solar Save in Homer Glen?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$210
Current Bill/mo
$177
Est. Lease + Battery
5.3 yrs
Payback Period
$73,984
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
$210
Annual Cost
$2,520
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$138,259
Your Solar Investment
9 kW System
$26,100
$13,151
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,700
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,249
With vs Without Solar in Homer Glen
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $210/mo | $158/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$24/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $13,608 | $9,480 |
| 25-Year Cost | $138,259 | $64,275 |
| 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
$73,984
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,520
$2,234
Year 5
$14,205
$1,267
Year 10
$33,216
$13,876
Year 15
$58,655
$28,068
Year 20
$92,700
$44,540
Year 25
$138,259
$64,274
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,520 | $2,234 | $286 |
| Year 2 | $5,191 | -$5,749 | $10,940 |
| Year 3 | $8,023 | -$3,448 | $11,471 |
| Year 4 | $11,024 | -$1,110 | $12,134 |
| Year 5 | $14,205 | $1,267 | $12,938 |
| Year 6 | $17,578 | $3,688 | $13,890 |
| Year 7 | $21,152 | $6,156 | $14,997 |
| Year 8 | $24,942 | $8,674 | $16,268 |
| Year 9 | $28,958 | $11,245 | $17,713 |
| Year 10 | $33,216 | $13,876 | $19,340 |
| Year 11 | $37,729 | $16,568 | $21,160 |
| Year 12 | $42,512 | $19,329 | $23,184 |
| Year 13 | $47,583 | $22,162 | $25,421 |
| Year 14 | $52,958 | $25,073 | $27,885 |
| Year 15 | $58,655 | $28,068 | $30,588 |
| Year 16 | $64,695 | $31,153 | $33,542 |
| Year 17 | $71,096 | $34,336 | $36,761 |
| Year 18 | $77,882 | $37,622 | $40,260 |
| Year 19 | $85,075 | $41,021 | $44,054 |
| Year 20 | $92,700 | $44,540 | $48,159 |
| Year 21 | $100,782 | $48,189 | $52,593 |
| Year 22 | $109,349 | $51,976 | $57,373 |
| Year 23 | $118,429 | $55,912 | $62,518 |
| Year 24 | $128,055 | $60,007 | $68,048 |
| Year 25 | $138,259 | $64,274 | $73,984 |
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