How Much Can Solar Save in Lyndon?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$130
Current Bill/mo
$136
Est. Lease + Battery
5.3 yrs
Payback Period
$45,965
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
$130
Annual Cost
$1,560
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$85,589
Your Solar Investment
5.5 kW System
$15,950
$8,037
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,263
With vs Without Solar in Lyndon
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $130/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$16/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,424 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $85,589 | $39,624 |
| 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
$45,965
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,560
$1,371
Year 5
$8,794
$805
Year 10
$20,562
$8,553
Year 15
$36,311
$17,288
Year 20
$57,386
$27,442
Year 25
$85,589
$39,624
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,560 | $1,371 | $189 |
| Year 2 | $3,214 | -$3,502 | $6,716 |
| Year 3 | $4,966 | -$2,090 | $7,056 |
| Year 4 | $6,824 | -$655 | $7,479 |
| Year 5 | $8,794 | $805 | $7,989 |
| Year 6 | $10,881 | $2,292 | $8,589 |
| Year 7 | $13,094 | $3,808 | $9,286 |
| Year 8 | $15,440 | $5,355 | $10,085 |
| Year 9 | $17,926 | $6,936 | $10,990 |
| Year 10 | $20,562 | $8,553 | $12,009 |
| Year 11 | $23,356 | $10,210 | $13,146 |
| Year 12 | $26,317 | $11,908 | $14,409 |
| Year 13 | $29,456 | $13,651 | $15,805 |
| Year 14 | $32,784 | $15,444 | $17,340 |
| Year 15 | $36,311 | $17,288 | $19,022 |
| Year 16 | $40,049 | $19,189 | $20,860 |
| Year 17 | $44,012 | $21,150 | $22,862 |
| Year 18 | $48,213 | $23,176 | $25,037 |
| Year 19 | $52,666 | $25,271 | $27,394 |
| Year 20 | $57,386 | $27,442 | $29,944 |
| Year 21 | $62,389 | $29,693 | $32,696 |
| Year 22 | $67,692 | $32,030 | $35,662 |
| Year 23 | $73,313 | $34,459 | $38,854 |
| Year 24 | $79,272 | $36,988 | $42,284 |
| Year 25 | $85,589 | $39,624 | $45,965 |
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