How Much Can Solar Save in Oregon?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$137
Current Bill/mo
$137
Est. Lease + Battery
5.6 yrs
Payback Period
$45,369
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
6 kW System
$17,400
$8,767
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,833
With vs Without Solar in Oregon
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $137/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,878 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $90,197 | $44,828 |
| 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
$45,369
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,644
$1,531
Year 5
$9,267
$1,075
Year 10
$21,669
$9,774
Year 15
$38,266
$19,609
Year 20
$60,476
$31,067
Year 25
$90,197
$44,828
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,644 | $1,531 | $113 |
| Year 2 | $3,387 | -$3,747 | $7,134 |
| Year 3 | $5,234 | -$2,168 | $7,402 |
| Year 4 | $7,192 | -$561 | $7,753 |
| Year 5 | $9,267 | $1,075 | $8,193 |
| Year 6 | $11,467 | $2,742 | $8,726 |
| Year 7 | $13,799 | $4,443 | $9,357 |
| Year 8 | $16,271 | $6,180 | $10,092 |
| Year 9 | $18,892 | $7,956 | $10,936 |
| Year 10 | $21,669 | $9,774 | $11,896 |
| Year 11 | $24,613 | $11,637 | $12,977 |
| Year 12 | $27,734 | $13,548 | $14,186 |
| Year 13 | $31,042 | $15,511 | $15,531 |
| Year 14 | $34,549 | $17,530 | $17,019 |
| Year 15 | $38,266 | $19,609 | $18,657 |
| Year 16 | $42,206 | $21,752 | $20,453 |
| Year 17 | $46,382 | $23,965 | $22,417 |
| Year 18 | $50,809 | $26,251 | $24,558 |
| Year 19 | $55,501 | $28,616 | $26,885 |
| Year 20 | $60,476 | $31,067 | $29,408 |
| Year 21 | $65,748 | $33,609 | $32,139 |
| Year 22 | $71,337 | $36,249 | $35,088 |
| Year 23 | $77,261 | $38,994 | $38,268 |
| Year 24 | $83,541 | $41,851 | $41,690 |
| Year 25 | $90,197 | $44,828 | $45,369 |
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