How Much Can Solar Save in Manlius?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$122
Current Bill/mo
$130
Est. Lease + Battery
5.3 yrs
Payback Period
$41,420
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
$122
Annual Cost
$1,464
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$80,322
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 Manlius
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $122/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,906 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $80,322 | $38,902 |
| 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
$41,420
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,464
$1,299
Year 5
$8,253
$1,030
Year 10
$19,297
$8,472
Year 15
$34,076
$16,943
Year 20
$53,854
$26,882
Year 25
$80,322
$38,902
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,464 | $1,299 | $165 |
| Year 2 | $3,016 | -$3,075 | $6,091 |
| Year 3 | $4,661 | -$1,732 | $6,392 |
| Year 4 | $6,404 | -$364 | $6,769 |
| Year 5 | $8,253 | $1,030 | $7,223 |
| Year 6 | $10,212 | $2,452 | $7,759 |
| Year 7 | $12,289 | $3,906 | $8,383 |
| Year 8 | $14,490 | $5,391 | $9,098 |
| Year 9 | $16,823 | $6,913 | $9,911 |
| Year 10 | $19,297 | $8,472 | $10,825 |
| Year 11 | $21,918 | $10,072 | $11,847 |
| Year 12 | $24,698 | $11,716 | $12,982 |
| Year 13 | $27,643 | $13,407 | $14,237 |
| Year 14 | $30,766 | $15,148 | $15,618 |
| Year 15 | $34,076 | $16,943 | $17,133 |
| Year 16 | $37,585 | $18,797 | $18,787 |
| Year 17 | $41,304 | $20,713 | $20,591 |
| Year 18 | $45,246 | $22,696 | $22,550 |
| Year 19 | $49,425 | $24,751 | $24,674 |
| Year 20 | $53,854 | $26,882 | $26,972 |
| Year 21 | $58,549 | $29,096 | $29,453 |
| Year 22 | $63,526 | $31,399 | $32,128 |
| Year 23 | $68,802 | $33,796 | $35,006 |
| Year 24 | $74,394 | $36,295 | $38,099 |
| Year 25 | $80,322 | $38,902 | $41,420 |
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