How Much Can Solar Save in North Barrington?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$259
Current Bill/mo
$191
Est. Lease + Battery
7.8 yrs
Payback Period
$62,302
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 North Barrington
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $259/mo | $263/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-58/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $16,783 | $15,780 |
| 25-Year Cost | $170,519 | $108,217 |
| 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
$62,302
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$3,108
$3,804
Year 2Payback Year
$6,402
-$8,132
Year 5
$17,520
$3,785
Year 10
$40,966
$25,094
Year 15
$72,342
$48,862
Year 20
$114,330
$76,099
Year 25
$170,519
$108,217
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $3,108 | $3,804 | -$696 |
| Year 2Payback | $6,402 | -$8,132 | $14,535 |
| Year 3 | $9,895 | -$4,221 | $14,116 |
| Year 4 | $13,596 | -$250 | $13,846 |
| Year 5 | $17,520 | $3,785 | $13,735 |
| Year 6 | $21,679 | $7,888 | $13,791 |
| Year 7 | $26,088 | $12,066 | $14,022 |
| Year 8 | $30,761 | $16,322 | $14,440 |
| Year 9 | $35,715 | $20,663 | $15,052 |
| Year 10 | $40,966 | $25,094 | $15,871 |
| Year 11 | $46,532 | $29,624 | $16,908 |
| Year 12 | $52,432 | $34,257 | $18,175 |
| Year 13 | $58,686 | $39,003 | $19,683 |
| Year 14 | $65,315 | $43,868 | $21,447 |
| Year 15 | $72,342 | $48,862 | $23,480 |
| Year 16 | $79,790 | $53,993 | $25,797 |
| Year 17 | $87,686 | $59,271 | $28,414 |
| Year 18 | $96,055 | $64,708 | $31,347 |
| Year 19 | $104,926 | $70,313 | $34,613 |
| Year 20 | $114,330 | $76,099 | $38,231 |
| Year 21 | $124,297 | $82,078 | $42,219 |
| Year 22 | $134,863 | $88,265 | $46,598 |
| Year 23 | $146,063 | $94,673 | $51,390 |
| Year 24 | $157,935 | $101,318 | $56,617 |
| Year 25 | $170,519 | $108,217 | $62,302 |
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