How Much Can Solar Save in Orangeville?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$137
Current Bill/mo
$141
Est. Lease + Battery
6.5 yrs
Payback Period
$42,578
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
$137
Annual Cost
$1,644
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$90,197
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 Orangeville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $137/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-11/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,878 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $90,197 | $47,619 |
| 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
$42,578
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,644
$1,780
Year 2Payback Year
$3,387
-$4,961
Year 5
$9,267
$574
Year 10
$21,669
$10,367
Year 15
$38,266
$21,149
Year 20
$60,476
$33,359
Year 25
$90,197
$47,620
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,644 | $1,780 | -$136 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,387 | -$4,961 | $8,347 |
| Year 3 | $5,234 | -$3,139 | $8,373 |
| Year 4 | $7,192 | -$1,295 | $8,487 |
| Year 5 | $9,267 | $574 | $8,693 |
| Year 6 | $11,467 | $2,470 | $8,997 |
| Year 7 | $13,799 | $4,395 | $9,404 |
| Year 8 | $16,271 | $6,351 | $9,920 |
| Year 9 | $18,892 | $8,341 | $10,551 |
| Year 10 | $21,669 | $10,367 | $11,302 |
| Year 11 | $24,613 | $12,432 | $12,181 |
| Year 12 | $27,734 | $14,540 | $13,194 |
| Year 13 | $31,042 | $16,693 | $14,350 |
| Year 14 | $34,549 | $18,894 | $15,654 |
| Year 15 | $38,266 | $21,149 | $17,117 |
| Year 16 | $42,206 | $23,459 | $18,746 |
| Year 17 | $46,382 | $25,831 | $20,551 |
| Year 18 | $50,809 | $28,268 | $22,541 |
| Year 19 | $55,501 | $30,776 | $24,726 |
| Year 20 | $60,476 | $33,359 | $27,117 |
| Year 21 | $65,748 | $36,023 | $29,725 |
| Year 22 | $71,337 | $38,775 | $32,562 |
| Year 23 | $77,261 | $41,620 | $35,641 |
| Year 24 | $83,541 | $44,566 | $38,975 |
| Year 25 | $90,197 | $47,620 | $42,578 |
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