How Much Can Solar Save in Manteno?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$167
Current Bill/mo
$153
Est. Lease + Battery
5.7 yrs
Payback Period
$55,242
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
$167
Annual Cost
$2,004
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$109,948
Your Solar Investment
7.5 kW System
$21,750
$10,959
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,541
With vs Without Solar in Manteno
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $167/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,822 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $109,948 | $54,706 |
| 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
$55,242
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,004
$1,892
Year 5
$11,297
$1,217
Year 10
$26,414
$11,916
Year 15
$46,645
$23,969
Year 20
$73,718
$37,960
Year 25
$109,948
$54,707
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,004 | $1,892 | $112 |
| Year 2 | $4,128 | -$4,730 | $8,858 |
| Year 3 | $6,380 | -$2,781 | $9,160 |
| Year 4 | $8,767 | -$799 | $9,566 |
| Year 5 | $11,297 | $1,217 | $10,080 |
| Year 6 | $13,979 | $3,270 | $10,708 |
| Year 7 | $16,821 | $5,364 | $11,458 |
| Year 8 | $19,835 | $7,500 | $12,334 |
| Year 9 | $23,029 | $9,683 | $13,346 |
| Year 10 | $26,414 | $11,916 | $14,499 |
| Year 11 | $30,003 | $14,202 | $15,801 |
| Year 12 | $33,807 | $16,546 | $17,261 |
| Year 13 | $37,840 | $18,953 | $18,887 |
| Year 14 | $42,114 | $21,425 | $20,689 |
| Year 15 | $46,645 | $23,969 | $22,676 |
| Year 16 | $51,448 | $26,590 | $24,857 |
| Year 17 | $56,539 | $29,294 | $27,245 |
| Year 18 | $61,935 | $32,085 | $29,850 |
| Year 19 | $67,655 | $34,972 | $32,683 |
| Year 20 | $73,718 | $37,960 | $35,758 |
| Year 21 | $80,145 | $41,058 | $39,087 |
| Year 22 | $86,958 | $44,273 | $42,685 |
| Year 23 | $94,180 | $47,613 | $46,567 |
| Year 24 | $101,834 | $51,088 | $50,747 |
| Year 25 | $109,948 | $54,707 | $55,242 |
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