How Much Can Solar Save in Midlothian?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$151
Current Bill/mo
$145
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$51,752
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
$151
Annual Cost
$1,812
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$99,414
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$9,498
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,402
With vs Without Solar in Midlothian
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $151/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,785 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $99,414 | $47,662 |
| 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
$51,752
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,812
$1,639
Year 5
$10,214
$1,054
Year 10
$23,884
$10,340
Year 15
$42,176
$20,823
Year 20
$66,655
$33,021
Year 25
$99,414
$47,663
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,812 | $1,639 | $173 |
| Year 2 | $3,733 | -$4,100 | $7,833 |
| Year 3 | $5,769 | -$2,411 | $8,180 |
| Year 4 | $7,927 | -$694 | $8,620 |
| Year 5 | $10,214 | $1,054 | $9,160 |
| Year 6 | $12,639 | $2,835 | $9,804 |
| Year 7 | $15,210 | $4,651 | $10,558 |
| Year 8 | $17,934 | $6,506 | $11,429 |
| Year 9 | $20,822 | $8,401 | $12,421 |
| Year 10 | $23,884 | $10,340 | $13,543 |
| Year 11 | $27,129 | $12,327 | $14,802 |
| Year 12 | $30,568 | $14,365 | $16,204 |
| Year 13 | $34,214 | $16,457 | $17,757 |
| Year 14 | $38,079 | $18,608 | $19,471 |
| Year 15 | $42,176 | $20,823 | $21,353 |
| Year 16 | $46,519 | $23,106 | $23,413 |
| Year 17 | $51,122 | $25,461 | $25,661 |
| Year 18 | $56,001 | $27,895 | $28,106 |
| Year 19 | $61,173 | $30,413 | $30,760 |
| Year 20 | $66,655 | $33,021 | $33,634 |
| Year 21 | $72,467 | $35,726 | $36,741 |
| Year 22 | $78,627 | $38,535 | $40,092 |
| Year 23 | $85,156 | $41,455 | $43,701 |
| Year 24 | $92,078 | $44,495 | $47,583 |
| Year 25 | $99,414 | $47,663 | $51,752 |
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