How Much Can Solar Save in Mettawa?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$259
Current Bill/mo
$171
Est. Lease + Battery
9 yrs
Payback Period
$42,382
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
$259
Annual Cost
$3,108
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$170,519
Your Solar Investment
15 kW System
$43,500
$23,208
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$4,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$15,792
With vs Without Solar in Mettawa
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $259/mo | $263/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-91/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $16,783 | $15,780 |
| 25-Year Cost | $170,519 | $128,137 |
| 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
$42,382
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$3,108
$4,195
Year 2Payback Year
$6,402
-$7,329
Year 5
$17,520
$5,966
Year 10
$40,966
$30,122
Year 15
$72,342
$57,605
Year 20
$114,330
$89,691
Year 25
$170,519
$128,137
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $3,108 | $4,195 | -$1,087 |
| Year 2Payback | $6,402 | -$7,329 | $13,731 |
| Year 3 | $9,895 | -$2,982 | $12,877 |
| Year 4 | $13,596 | $1,447 | $12,149 |
| Year 5 | $17,520 | $5,966 | $11,554 |
| Year 6 | $21,679 | $10,580 | $11,099 |
| Year 7 | $26,088 | $15,295 | $10,793 |
| Year 8 | $30,761 | $20,119 | $10,642 |
| Year 9 | $35,715 | $25,059 | $10,656 |
| Year 10 | $40,966 | $30,122 | $10,844 |
| Year 11 | $46,532 | $35,318 | $11,214 |
| Year 12 | $52,432 | $40,654 | $11,778 |
| Year 13 | $58,686 | $46,140 | $12,546 |
| Year 14 | $65,315 | $51,787 | $13,528 |
| Year 15 | $72,342 | $57,605 | $14,737 |
| Year 16 | $79,790 | $63,605 | $16,185 |
| Year 17 | $87,686 | $69,801 | $17,885 |
| Year 18 | $96,055 | $76,204 | $19,851 |
| Year 19 | $104,926 | $82,829 | $22,097 |
| Year 20 | $114,330 | $89,691 | $24,639 |
| Year 21 | $124,297 | $96,805 | $27,493 |
| Year 22 | $134,863 | $104,188 | $30,675 |
| Year 23 | $146,063 | $111,858 | $34,205 |
| Year 24 | $157,935 | $119,834 | $38,101 |
| Year 25 | $170,519 | $128,137 | $42,382 |
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