How Much Can Solar Save in Justice?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$165
Current Bill/mo
$151
Est. Lease + Battery
8.1 yrs
Payback Period
$39,983
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
10.5 kW System
$30,450
$16,246
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,150
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$11,054
With vs Without Solar in Justice
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $165/mo | $184/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-47/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,692 | $11,040 |
| 25-Year Cost | $108,632 | $68,649 |
| 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
$39,983
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,980
$2,538
Year 2Payback Year
$4,079
-$5,949
Year 5
$11,161
$1,945
Year 10
$26,098
$15,904
Year 15
$46,086
$31,243
Year 20
$72,835
$48,550
Year 25
$108,632
$68,649
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,980 | $2,538 | -$558 |
| Year 2Payback | $4,079 | -$5,949 | $10,027 |
| Year 3 | $6,304 | -$3,351 | $9,655 |
| Year 4 | $8,662 | -$721 | $9,383 |
| Year 5 | $11,161 | $1,945 | $9,217 |
| Year 6 | $13,811 | $4,648 | $9,163 |
| Year 7 | $16,620 | $7,393 | $9,227 |
| Year 8 | $19,597 | $10,181 | $9,416 |
| Year 9 | $22,753 | $13,017 | $9,735 |
| Year 10 | $26,098 | $15,904 | $10,194 |
| Year 11 | $29,644 | $18,846 | $10,798 |
| Year 12 | $33,402 | $21,846 | $11,557 |
| Year 13 | $37,387 | $24,909 | $12,478 |
| Year 14 | $41,610 | $28,040 | $13,570 |
| Year 15 | $46,086 | $31,243 | $14,843 |
| Year 16 | $50,832 | $34,525 | $16,307 |
| Year 17 | $55,862 | $37,890 | $17,972 |
| Year 18 | $61,193 | $41,345 | $19,848 |
| Year 19 | $66,845 | $44,896 | $21,949 |
| Year 20 | $72,835 | $48,550 | $24,285 |
| Year 21 | $79,186 | $52,315 | $26,871 |
| Year 22 | $85,917 | $56,199 | $29,718 |
| Year 23 | $93,052 | $60,209 | $32,842 |
| Year 24 | $100,615 | $64,356 | $36,259 |
| Year 25 | $108,632 | $68,649 | $39,983 |
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