How Much Can Solar Save in La Grange Park?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$214
Current Bill/mo
$179
Est. Lease + Battery
5.5 yrs
Payback Period
$74,942
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
$214
Annual Cost
$2,568
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$140,892
Your Solar Investment
9.5 kW System
$27,550
$13,881
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,850
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,819
With vs Without Solar in La Grange Park
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $214/mo | $167/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$20/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $13,867 | $10,020 |
| 25-Year Cost | $140,892 | $65,950 |
| 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
$74,942
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,568
$2,328
Year 5
$14,476
$1,164
Year 10
$33,848
$14,229
Year 15
$59,773
$28,869
Year 20
$94,465
$45,782
Year 25
$140,892
$65,950
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,568 | $2,328 | $240 |
| Year 2 | $5,290 | -$6,131 | $11,421 |
| Year 3 | $8,175 | -$3,737 | $11,913 |
| Year 4 | $11,234 | -$1,306 | $12,540 |
| Year 5 | $14,476 | $1,164 | $13,312 |
| Year 6 | $17,913 | $3,677 | $14,236 |
| Year 7 | $21,555 | $6,236 | $15,319 |
| Year 8 | $25,417 | $8,845 | $16,571 |
| Year 9 | $29,510 | $11,508 | $18,001 |
| Year 10 | $33,848 | $14,229 | $19,619 |
| Year 11 | $38,447 | $17,012 | $21,435 |
| Year 12 | $43,322 | $19,862 | $23,460 |
| Year 13 | $48,489 | $22,785 | $25,704 |
| Year 14 | $53,967 | $25,785 | $28,181 |
| Year 15 | $59,773 | $28,869 | $30,903 |
| Year 16 | $65,927 | $32,043 | $33,884 |
| Year 17 | $72,451 | $35,314 | $37,137 |
| Year 18 | $79,366 | $38,689 | $40,677 |
| Year 19 | $86,696 | $42,175 | $44,520 |
| Year 20 | $94,465 | $45,782 | $48,684 |
| Year 21 | $102,701 | $49,517 | $53,184 |
| Year 22 | $111,431 | $53,391 | $58,040 |
| Year 23 | $120,685 | $57,414 | $63,271 |
| Year 24 | $130,494 | $61,597 | $68,898 |
| Year 25 | $140,892 | $65,950 | $74,942 |
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