How Much Can Solar Save in Lindenhurst?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$172
Current Bill/mo
$156
Est. Lease + Battery
5.8 yrs
Payback Period
$56,667
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
$172
Annual Cost
$2,064
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$113,240
Your Solar Investment
8 kW System
$23,200
$11,690
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,400
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,110
With vs Without Solar in Lindenhurst
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $172/mo | $140/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $11,146 | $8,400 |
| 25-Year Cost | $113,240 | $56,573 |
| 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
$56,667
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,064
$1,989
Year 5
$11,635
$1,131
Year 10
$27,205
$12,310
Year 15
$48,042
$24,845
Year 20
$75,925
$39,324
Year 25
$113,240
$56,573
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,064 | $1,989 | $75 |
| Year 2 | $4,252 | -$5,105 | $9,357 |
| Year 3 | $6,571 | -$3,059 | $9,630 |
| Year 4 | $9,029 | -$982 | $10,011 |
| Year 5 | $11,635 | $1,131 | $10,504 |
| Year 6 | $14,397 | $3,280 | $11,117 |
| Year 7 | $17,325 | $5,470 | $11,855 |
| Year 8 | $20,428 | $7,702 | $12,726 |
| Year 9 | $23,718 | $9,981 | $13,737 |
| Year 10 | $27,205 | $12,310 | $14,895 |
| Year 11 | $30,901 | $14,693 | $16,209 |
| Year 12 | $34,820 | $17,133 | $17,687 |
| Year 13 | $38,973 | $19,635 | $19,337 |
| Year 14 | $43,375 | $22,204 | $21,171 |
| Year 15 | $48,042 | $24,845 | $23,196 |
| Year 16 | $52,988 | $27,563 | $25,425 |
| Year 17 | $58,231 | $30,363 | $27,868 |
| Year 18 | $63,789 | $33,253 | $30,537 |
| Year 19 | $69,681 | $36,237 | $33,443 |
| Year 20 | $75,925 | $39,324 | $36,601 |
| Year 21 | $82,545 | $42,521 | $40,024 |
| Year 22 | $89,562 | $45,835 | $43,727 |
| Year 23 | $96,999 | $49,276 | $47,724 |
| Year 24 | $104,883 | $52,852 | $52,032 |
| Year 25 | $113,240 | $56,573 | $56,667 |
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