How Much Can Solar Save in Lena?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$140
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
5.9 yrs
Payback Period
$45,264
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
$140
Annual Cost
$1,680
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$92,172
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$9,498
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,402
With vs Without Solar in Lena
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $140/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$4/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,072 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $92,172 | $46,908 |
| 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
$45,264
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,680
$1,634
Year 5
$9,470
$1,021
Year 10
$22,144
$10,238
Year 15
$39,104
$20,598
Year 20
$61,800
$32,592
Year 25
$92,172
$46,909
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,680 | $1,634 | $46 |
| Year 2 | $3,461 | -$4,111 | $7,571 |
| Year 3 | $5,348 | -$2,428 | $7,776 |
| Year 4 | $7,349 | -$718 | $8,068 |
| Year 5 | $9,470 | $1,021 | $8,450 |
| Year 6 | $11,719 | $2,791 | $8,927 |
| Year 7 | $14,102 | $4,595 | $9,506 |
| Year 8 | $16,628 | $6,436 | $10,192 |
| Year 9 | $19,305 | $8,316 | $10,989 |
| Year 10 | $22,144 | $10,238 | $11,906 |
| Year 11 | $25,152 | $12,205 | $12,947 |
| Year 12 | $28,342 | $14,221 | $14,120 |
| Year 13 | $31,722 | $16,289 | $15,433 |
| Year 14 | $35,305 | $18,414 | $16,892 |
| Year 15 | $39,104 | $20,598 | $18,505 |
| Year 16 | $43,130 | $22,848 | $20,282 |
| Year 17 | $47,398 | $25,166 | $22,231 |
| Year 18 | $51,921 | $27,560 | $24,362 |
| Year 19 | $56,717 | $30,033 | $26,684 |
| Year 20 | $61,800 | $32,592 | $29,208 |
| Year 21 | $67,188 | $35,243 | $31,944 |
| Year 22 | $72,899 | $37,993 | $34,906 |
| Year 23 | $78,953 | $40,849 | $38,104 |
| Year 24 | $85,370 | $43,818 | $41,552 |
| Year 25 | $92,172 | $46,909 | $45,264 |
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