How Much Can Solar Save in Leaf River?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$124
Current Bill/mo
$130
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$37,998
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
$124
Annual Cost
$1,488
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$81,638
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$8,767
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,833
With vs Without Solar in Leaf River
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $124/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-3/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,035 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $81,638 | $43,640 |
| 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
$37,998
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,488
$1,520
Year 2Payback Year
$3,065
-$3,771
Year 5
$8,388
$1,002
Year 10
$19,613
$9,578
Year 15
$34,635
$19,213
Year 20
$54,737
$30,358
Year 25
$81,638
$43,640
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,488 | $1,520 | -$32 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,065 | -$3,771 | $6,837 |
| Year 3 | $4,737 | -$2,206 | $6,943 |
| Year 4 | $6,509 | -$616 | $7,125 |
| Year 5 | $8,388 | $1,002 | $7,386 |
| Year 6 | $10,379 | $2,649 | $7,730 |
| Year 7 | $12,490 | $4,328 | $8,162 |
| Year 8 | $14,727 | $6,041 | $8,687 |
| Year 9 | $17,099 | $7,790 | $9,309 |
| Year 10 | $19,613 | $9,578 | $10,035 |
| Year 11 | $22,278 | $11,408 | $10,870 |
| Year 12 | $25,102 | $13,283 | $11,820 |
| Year 13 | $28,097 | $15,206 | $12,890 |
| Year 14 | $31,270 | $17,182 | $14,088 |
| Year 15 | $34,635 | $19,213 | $15,421 |
| Year 16 | $38,201 | $21,304 | $16,897 |
| Year 17 | $41,981 | $23,459 | $18,521 |
| Year 18 | $45,988 | $25,683 | $20,304 |
| Year 19 | $50,235 | $27,981 | $22,254 |
| Year 20 | $54,737 | $30,358 | $24,379 |
| Year 21 | $59,509 | $32,819 | $26,690 |
| Year 22 | $64,568 | $35,371 | $29,196 |
| Year 23 | $69,930 | $38,021 | $31,909 |
| Year 24 | $75,614 | $40,775 | $34,839 |
| Year 25 | $81,638 | $43,640 | $37,998 |
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