How Much Can Solar Save in Loda?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$126
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
5.2 yrs
Payback Period
$42,589
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
$126
Annual Cost
$1,512
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$82,955
Your Solar Investment
5 kW System
$14,500
$7,306
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,694
With vs Without Solar in Loda
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $126/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$16/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,165 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $82,955 | $40,366 |
| 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
$42,589
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,512
$1,324
Year 5
$8,523
$1,173
Year 10
$19,929
$8,810
Year 15
$35,193
$17,548
Year 20
$55,620
$27,850
Year 25
$82,955
$40,366
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,512 | $1,324 | $188 |
| Year 2 | $3,115 | -$3,023 | $6,138 |
| Year 3 | $4,814 | -$1,652 | $6,465 |
| Year 4 | $6,614 | -$254 | $6,868 |
| Year 5 | $8,523 | $1,173 | $7,351 |
| Year 6 | $10,547 | $2,629 | $7,917 |
| Year 7 | $12,691 | $4,119 | $8,573 |
| Year 8 | $14,965 | $5,644 | $9,321 |
| Year 9 | $17,375 | $7,206 | $10,169 |
| Year 10 | $19,929 | $8,810 | $11,120 |
| Year 11 | $22,637 | $10,456 | $12,181 |
| Year 12 | $25,507 | $12,150 | $13,357 |
| Year 13 | $28,550 | $13,894 | $14,656 |
| Year 14 | $31,775 | $15,692 | $16,083 |
| Year 15 | $35,193 | $17,548 | $17,646 |
| Year 16 | $38,817 | $19,465 | $19,352 |
| Year 17 | $42,658 | $21,449 | $21,208 |
| Year 18 | $46,729 | $23,505 | $23,225 |
| Year 19 | $51,045 | $25,637 | $25,408 |
| Year 20 | $55,620 | $27,850 | $27,769 |
| Year 21 | $60,469 | $30,152 | $30,317 |
| Year 22 | $65,609 | $32,547 | $33,062 |
| Year 23 | $71,058 | $35,043 | $36,015 |
| Year 24 | $76,833 | $37,647 | $39,186 |
| Year 25 | $82,955 | $40,366 | $42,589 |
Start Saving in Loda
Get a free, personalized solar analysis based on your actual ComEd bill and roof. Lease or own — we'll find the best option.
✓ $0 down lease available — save from day 1 with no upfront cost
ComEd rates projected to rise again next year. Lock in savings now.