How Much Can Solar Save in Mendota?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$133
Current Bill/mo
$135
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$44,473
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
$133
Annual Cost
$1,596
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$87,564
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 Mendota
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $133/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$13/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,618 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $87,564 | $43,091 |
| 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
$44,473
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,596
$1,436
Year 5
$8,997
$1,171
Year 10
$21,037
$9,404
Year 15
$37,148
$18,781
Year 20
$58,710
$29,784
Year 25
$87,564
$43,091
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,596 | $1,436 | $160 |
| Year 2 | $3,288 | -$3,368 | $6,655 |
| Year 3 | $5,081 | -$1,883 | $6,964 |
| Year 4 | $6,982 | -$370 | $7,352 |
| Year 5 | $8,997 | $1,171 | $7,825 |
| Year 6 | $11,133 | $2,745 | $8,388 |
| Year 7 | $13,397 | $4,352 | $9,045 |
| Year 8 | $15,796 | $5,996 | $9,800 |
| Year 9 | $18,340 | $7,679 | $10,661 |
| Year 10 | $21,037 | $9,404 | $11,632 |
| Year 11 | $23,895 | $11,175 | $12,720 |
| Year 12 | $26,924 | $12,994 | $13,930 |
| Year 13 | $30,136 | $14,866 | $15,270 |
| Year 14 | $33,540 | $16,793 | $16,747 |
| Year 15 | $37,148 | $18,781 | $18,368 |
| Year 16 | $40,973 | $20,833 | $20,141 |
| Year 17 | $45,028 | $22,954 | $22,074 |
| Year 18 | $49,325 | $25,149 | $24,176 |
| Year 19 | $53,881 | $27,424 | $26,457 |
| Year 20 | $58,710 | $29,784 | $28,926 |
| Year 21 | $63,828 | $32,235 | $31,593 |
| Year 22 | $69,254 | $34,784 | $34,470 |
| Year 23 | $75,005 | $37,438 | $37,567 |
| Year 24 | $81,102 | $40,204 | $40,898 |
| Year 25 | $87,564 | $43,091 | $44,473 |
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