How Much Can Solar Save in Monee?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$163
Current Bill/mo
$152
Est. Lease + Battery
5.7 yrs
Payback Period
$55,125
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
$163
Annual Cost
$1,956
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$107,315
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 Monee
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $163/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,562 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $107,315 | $52,190 |
| 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
$55,125
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,956
$1,846
Year 5
$11,026
$959
Year 10
$25,782
$11,313
Year 15
$45,528
$22,903
Year 20
$71,953
$36,275
Year 25
$107,315
$52,190
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,956 | $1,846 | $110 |
| Year 2 | $4,029 | -$4,824 | $8,853 |
| Year 3 | $6,227 | -$2,926 | $9,153 |
| Year 4 | $8,557 | -$999 | $9,556 |
| Year 5 | $11,026 | $959 | $10,067 |
| Year 6 | $13,644 | $2,951 | $10,693 |
| Year 7 | $16,418 | $4,980 | $11,439 |
| Year 8 | $19,359 | $7,047 | $12,312 |
| Year 9 | $22,477 | $9,157 | $13,320 |
| Year 10 | $25,782 | $11,313 | $14,469 |
| Year 11 | $29,285 | $13,517 | $15,767 |
| Year 12 | $32,998 | $15,774 | $17,223 |
| Year 13 | $36,933 | $18,088 | $18,845 |
| Year 14 | $41,105 | $20,463 | $20,642 |
| Year 15 | $45,528 | $22,903 | $22,624 |
| Year 16 | $50,215 | $25,414 | $24,801 |
| Year 17 | $55,184 | $28,001 | $27,183 |
| Year 18 | $60,451 | $30,669 | $29,782 |
| Year 19 | $66,035 | $33,425 | $32,610 |
| Year 20 | $71,953 | $36,275 | $35,678 |
| Year 21 | $78,226 | $39,225 | $39,001 |
| Year 22 | $84,875 | $42,283 | $42,592 |
| Year 23 | $91,924 | $45,458 | $46,466 |
| Year 24 | $99,395 | $48,757 | $50,638 |
| Year 25 | $107,315 | $52,190 | $55,125 |
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