How Much Can Solar Save in Lyons?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$163
Current Bill/mo
$150
Est. Lease + Battery
6.9 yrs
Payback Period
$45,793
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
$163
Annual Cost
$1,956
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$107,315
Your Solar Investment
9 kW System
$26,100
$13,151
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,700
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,249
With vs Without Solar in Lyons
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $163/mo | $158/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-22/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,562 | $9,480 |
| 25-Year Cost | $107,315 | $61,522 |
| 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
$45,793
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,956
$2,224
Year 2Payback Year
$4,029
-$5,773
Year 5
$11,026
$1,175
Year 10
$25,782
$13,557
Year 15
$45,528
$27,313
Year 20
$71,953
$43,029
Year 25
$107,315
$61,522
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,956 | $2,224 | -$268 |
| Year 2Payback | $4,029 | -$5,773 | $9,803 |
| Year 3 | $6,227 | -$3,491 | $9,718 |
| Year 4 | $8,557 | -$1,176 | $9,732 |
| Year 5 | $11,026 | $1,175 | $9,851 |
| Year 6 | $13,644 | $3,563 | $10,080 |
| Year 7 | $16,418 | $5,993 | $10,426 |
| Year 8 | $19,359 | $8,466 | $10,894 |
| Year 9 | $22,477 | $10,986 | $11,491 |
| Year 10 | $25,782 | $13,557 | $12,225 |
| Year 11 | $29,285 | $16,182 | $13,102 |
| Year 12 | $32,998 | $18,866 | $14,131 |
| Year 13 | $36,933 | $21,613 | $15,320 |
| Year 14 | $41,105 | $24,427 | $16,678 |
| Year 15 | $45,528 | $27,313 | $18,214 |
| Year 16 | $50,215 | $30,277 | $19,938 |
| Year 17 | $55,184 | $33,325 | $21,860 |
| Year 18 | $60,451 | $36,461 | $23,990 |
| Year 19 | $66,035 | $39,694 | $26,341 |
| Year 20 | $71,953 | $43,029 | $28,924 |
| Year 21 | $78,226 | $46,474 | $31,752 |
| Year 22 | $84,875 | $50,037 | $34,838 |
| Year 23 | $91,924 | $53,726 | $38,197 |
| Year 24 | $99,395 | $57,551 | $41,844 |
| Year 25 | $107,315 | $61,522 | $45,793 |
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