How Much Can Solar Save in Lombard?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$188
Current Bill/mo
$165
Est. Lease + Battery
6.5 yrs
Payback Period
$57,177
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
$188
Annual Cost
$2,256
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$123,774
Your Solar Investment
10 kW System
$29,000
$14,612
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,000
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$11,388
With vs Without Solar in Lombard
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $188/mo | $176/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $12,182 | $10,560 |
| 25-Year Cost | $123,774 | $66,597 |
| 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
$57,177
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,256
$2,430
Year 2Payback Year
$4,647
-$6,499
Year 5
$12,717
$1,082
Year 10
$29,736
$14,564
Year 15
$52,511
$29,509
Year 20
$82,988
$46,555
Year 25
$123,774
$66,598
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,256 | $2,430 | -$174 |
| Year 2Payback | $4,647 | -$6,499 | $11,146 |
| Year 3 | $7,182 | -$4,007 | $11,189 |
| Year 4 | $9,869 | -$1,481 | $11,350 |
| Year 5 | $12,717 | $1,082 | $11,635 |
| Year 6 | $15,736 | $3,685 | $12,051 |
| Year 7 | $18,936 | $6,331 | $12,605 |
| Year 8 | $22,329 | $9,024 | $13,304 |
| Year 9 | $25,924 | $11,767 | $14,157 |
| Year 10 | $29,736 | $14,564 | $15,172 |
| Year 11 | $33,776 | $17,419 | $16,357 |
| Year 12 | $38,059 | $20,336 | $17,723 |
| Year 13 | $42,598 | $23,320 | $19,278 |
| Year 14 | $47,410 | $26,376 | $21,034 |
| Year 15 | $52,511 | $29,509 | $23,001 |
| Year 16 | $57,917 | $32,726 | $25,191 |
| Year 17 | $63,648 | $36,032 | $27,616 |
| Year 18 | $69,723 | $39,434 | $30,289 |
| Year 19 | $76,163 | $42,939 | $33,223 |
| Year 20 | $82,988 | $46,555 | $36,433 |
| Year 21 | $90,224 | $50,290 | $39,934 |
| Year 22 | $97,893 | $54,152 | $43,741 |
| Year 23 | $106,023 | $58,150 | $47,872 |
| Year 24 | $114,640 | $62,295 | $52,345 |
| Year 25 | $123,774 | $66,598 | $57,177 |
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