How Much Can Solar Save in Lemont?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$229
Current Bill/mo
$186
Est. Lease + Battery
6 yrs
Payback Period
$77,140
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
$229
Annual Cost
$2,748
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$150,768
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 Lemont
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $229/mo | $184/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $14,839 | $11,040 |
| 25-Year Cost | $150,768 | $73,628 |
| 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
$77,140
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,748
$2,577
Year 5
$15,491
$2,205
Year 10
$36,221
$16,648
Year 15
$63,962
$32,810
Year 20
$101,087
$51,448
Year 25
$150,768
$73,627
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,748 | $2,577 | $171 |
| Year 2 | $5,661 | -$5,865 | $11,526 |
| Year 3 | $8,749 | -$3,217 | $11,965 |
| Year 4 | $12,021 | -$527 | $12,549 |
| Year 5 | $15,491 | $2,205 | $13,286 |
| Year 6 | $19,168 | $4,985 | $14,184 |
| Year 7 | $23,066 | $7,815 | $15,252 |
| Year 8 | $27,198 | $10,699 | $16,499 |
| Year 9 | $31,578 | $13,642 | $17,936 |
| Year 10 | $36,221 | $16,648 | $19,572 |
| Year 11 | $41,142 | $19,723 | $21,419 |
| Year 12 | $46,359 | $22,870 | $23,488 |
| Year 13 | $51,888 | $26,097 | $25,791 |
| Year 14 | $57,749 | $29,408 | $28,341 |
| Year 15 | $63,962 | $32,810 | $31,152 |
| Year 16 | $70,548 | $36,311 | $34,237 |
| Year 17 | $77,529 | $39,917 | $37,612 |
| Year 18 | $84,929 | $43,636 | $41,293 |
| Year 19 | $92,772 | $47,477 | $45,296 |
| Year 20 | $101,087 | $51,448 | $49,639 |
| Year 21 | $109,900 | $55,560 | $54,340 |
| Year 22 | $119,242 | $59,822 | $59,420 |
| Year 23 | $129,145 | $64,246 | $64,898 |
| Year 24 | $139,641 | $68,844 | $70,797 |
| Year 25 | $150,768 | $73,627 | $77,140 |
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