How Much Can Solar Save in North Aurora?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$186
Current Bill/mo
$163
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$58,228
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
$186
Annual Cost
$2,232
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$122,458
Your Solar Investment
9.5 kW System
$27,550
$13,881
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,850
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,819
With vs Without Solar in North Aurora
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $186/mo | $167/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-7/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $12,053 | $10,020 |
| 25-Year Cost | $122,458 | $64,230 |
| 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
$58,228
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,232
$2,320
Year 2Payback Year
$4,598
-$6,149
Year 5
$12,582
$1,100
Year 10
$29,420
$14,019
Year 15
$51,952
$28,384
Year 20
$82,105
$44,826
Year 25
$122,458
$64,230
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,232 | $2,320 | -$88 |
| Year 2Payback | $4,598 | -$6,149 | $10,747 |
| Year 3 | $7,106 | -$3,768 | $10,873 |
| Year 4 | $9,764 | -$1,352 | $11,116 |
| Year 5 | $12,582 | $1,100 | $11,482 |
| Year 6 | $15,569 | $3,592 | $11,977 |
| Year 7 | $18,735 | $6,126 | $12,609 |
| Year 8 | $22,091 | $8,706 | $13,385 |
| Year 9 | $25,649 | $11,336 | $14,313 |
| Year 10 | $29,420 | $14,019 | $15,401 |
| Year 11 | $33,417 | $16,759 | $16,657 |
| Year 12 | $37,654 | $19,561 | $18,093 |
| Year 13 | $42,145 | $22,429 | $19,716 |
| Year 14 | $46,906 | $25,369 | $21,537 |
| Year 15 | $51,952 | $28,384 | $23,568 |
| Year 16 | $57,301 | $31,483 | $25,819 |
| Year 17 | $62,971 | $34,669 | $28,302 |
| Year 18 | $68,981 | $37,950 | $31,031 |
| Year 19 | $75,352 | $41,334 | $34,019 |
| Year 20 | $82,105 | $44,826 | $37,279 |
| Year 21 | $89,264 | $48,436 | $40,828 |
| Year 22 | $96,852 | $52,172 | $44,680 |
| Year 23 | $104,895 | $56,043 | $48,852 |
| Year 24 | $113,420 | $60,059 | $53,362 |
| Year 25 | $122,458 | $64,230 | $58,228 |
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