How Much Can Solar Save in Ladd?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$134
Current Bill/mo
$134
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$44,614
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
$134
Annual Cost
$1,608
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$88,222
Your Solar Investment
5.5 kW System
$15,950
$8,037
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,263
With vs Without Solar in Ladd
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $134/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,683 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $88,222 | $43,608 |
| 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
$44,614
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,608
$1,445
Year 5
$9,064
$1,224
Year 10
$21,195
$9,527
Year 15
$37,428
$18,998
Year 20
$59,151
$30,129
Year 25
$88,222
$43,608
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,608 | $1,445 | $163 |
| Year 2 | $3,312 | -$3,349 | $6,661 |
| Year 3 | $5,119 | -$1,853 | $6,972 |
| Year 4 | $7,034 | -$330 | $7,364 |
| Year 5 | $9,064 | $1,224 | $7,841 |
| Year 6 | $11,216 | $2,809 | $8,407 |
| Year 7 | $13,497 | $4,430 | $9,067 |
| Year 8 | $15,915 | $6,088 | $9,827 |
| Year 9 | $18,478 | $7,786 | $10,692 |
| Year 10 | $21,195 | $9,527 | $11,668 |
| Year 11 | $24,074 | $11,315 | $12,760 |
| Year 12 | $27,127 | $13,152 | $13,975 |
| Year 13 | $30,362 | $15,042 | $15,321 |
| Year 14 | $33,792 | $16,989 | $16,803 |
| Year 15 | $37,428 | $18,998 | $18,429 |
| Year 16 | $41,281 | $21,073 | $20,208 |
| Year 17 | $45,366 | $23,218 | $22,148 |
| Year 18 | $49,696 | $25,439 | $24,257 |
| Year 19 | $54,286 | $27,741 | $26,545 |
| Year 20 | $59,151 | $30,129 | $29,022 |
| Year 21 | $64,308 | $32,611 | $31,697 |
| Year 22 | $69,775 | $35,193 | $34,582 |
| Year 23 | $75,569 | $37,881 | $37,689 |
| Year 24 | $81,711 | $40,683 | $41,028 |
| Year 25 | $88,222 | $43,608 | $44,614 |
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