How Much Can Solar Save in Naplate?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$136
Current Bill/mo
$137
Est. Lease + Battery
7.9 yrs
Payback Period
$32,787
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
$136
Annual Cost
$1,632
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$89,539
Your Solar Investment
9 kW System
$26,100
$13,151
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,700
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,249
With vs Without Solar in Naplate
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $136/mo | $158/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-44/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,813 | $9,480 |
| 25-Year Cost | $89,539 | $56,752 |
| 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
$32,787
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,632
$2,155
Year 2Payback Year
$3,362
-$5,916
Year 5
$9,200
$773
Year 10
$21,511
$12,569
Year 15
$37,986
$25,481
Year 20
$60,034
$39,984
Year 25
$89,539
$56,751
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,632 | $2,155 | -$523 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,362 | -$5,916 | $9,278 |
| Year 3 | $5,196 | -$3,714 | $8,909 |
| Year 4 | $7,139 | -$1,485 | $8,624 |
| Year 5 | $9,200 | $773 | $8,427 |
| Year 6 | $11,384 | $3,061 | $8,323 |
| Year 7 | $13,699 | $5,382 | $8,317 |
| Year 8 | $16,153 | $7,738 | $8,414 |
| Year 9 | $18,754 | $10,133 | $8,621 |
| Year 10 | $21,511 | $12,569 | $8,942 |
| Year 11 | $24,434 | $15,049 | $9,384 |
| Year 12 | $27,532 | $17,577 | $9,955 |
| Year 13 | $30,816 | $20,155 | $10,660 |
| Year 14 | $34,297 | $22,789 | $11,508 |
| Year 15 | $37,986 | $25,481 | $12,506 |
| Year 16 | $41,898 | $28,236 | $13,662 |
| Year 17 | $46,043 | $31,058 | $14,985 |
| Year 18 | $50,438 | $33,954 | $16,484 |
| Year 19 | $55,096 | $36,927 | $18,169 |
| Year 20 | $60,034 | $39,984 | $20,050 |
| Year 21 | $65,268 | $43,131 | $22,137 |
| Year 22 | $70,816 | $46,374 | $24,442 |
| Year 23 | $76,697 | $49,720 | $26,977 |
| Year 24 | $82,931 | $53,177 | $29,754 |
| Year 25 | $89,539 | $56,751 | $32,787 |
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