How Much Can Solar Save in LaSalle?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$127
Current Bill/mo
$133
Est. Lease + Battery
5.5 yrs
Payback Period
$42,584
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
$127
Annual Cost
$1,524
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$83,614
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 LaSalle
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $127/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$10/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,230 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $83,614 | $41,030 |
| 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
$42,584
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,524
$1,401
Year 5
$8,591
$972
Year 10
$20,088
$8,932
Year 15
$35,473
$17,934
Year 20
$56,061
$28,424
Year 25
$83,614
$41,029
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,524 | $1,401 | $123 |
| Year 2 | $3,139 | -$3,440 | $6,579 |
| Year 3 | $4,852 | -$1,994 | $6,846 |
| Year 4 | $6,667 | -$524 | $7,191 |
| Year 5 | $8,591 | $972 | $7,619 |
| Year 6 | $10,630 | $2,498 | $8,133 |
| Year 7 | $12,792 | $4,054 | $8,738 |
| Year 8 | $15,084 | $5,643 | $9,440 |
| Year 9 | $17,513 | $7,269 | $10,244 |
| Year 10 | $20,088 | $8,932 | $11,155 |
| Year 11 | $22,817 | $10,637 | $12,180 |
| Year 12 | $25,710 | $12,386 | $13,324 |
| Year 13 | $28,776 | $14,183 | $14,593 |
| Year 14 | $32,027 | $16,031 | $15,996 |
| Year 15 | $35,473 | $17,934 | $17,539 |
| Year 16 | $39,125 | $19,896 | $19,229 |
| Year 17 | $42,996 | $21,921 | $21,075 |
| Year 18 | $47,100 | $24,014 | $23,086 |
| Year 19 | $51,450 | $26,180 | $25,270 |
| Year 20 | $56,061 | $28,424 | $27,637 |
| Year 21 | $60,949 | $30,752 | $30,197 |
| Year 22 | $66,130 | $33,170 | $32,960 |
| Year 23 | $71,622 | $35,684 | $35,938 |
| Year 24 | $77,443 | $38,301 | $39,142 |
| Year 25 | $83,614 | $41,029 | $42,584 |
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