How Much Can Solar Save in Pecatonica?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$135
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
5.9 yrs
Payback Period
$44,924
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
$135
Annual Cost
$1,620
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$88,881
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$9,498
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,402
With vs Without Solar in Pecatonica
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $135/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$3/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,748 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $88,881 | $43,957 |
| 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
$44,924
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,620
$1,581
Year 5
$9,132
$720
Year 10
$21,353
$9,533
Year 15
$37,707
$19,351
Year 20
$59,593
$30,617
Year 25
$88,881
$43,956
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,620 | $1,581 | $39 |
| Year 2 | $3,337 | -$4,221 | $7,558 |
| Year 3 | $5,157 | -$2,598 | $7,755 |
| Year 4 | $7,087 | -$952 | $8,039 |
| Year 5 | $9,132 | $720 | $8,412 |
| Year 6 | $11,300 | $2,418 | $8,882 |
| Year 7 | $13,598 | $4,147 | $9,451 |
| Year 8 | $16,034 | $5,907 | $10,127 |
| Year 9 | $18,616 | $7,701 | $10,915 |
| Year 10 | $21,353 | $9,533 | $11,820 |
| Year 11 | $24,254 | $11,404 | $12,850 |
| Year 12 | $27,329 | $13,318 | $14,011 |
| Year 13 | $30,589 | $15,278 | $15,311 |
| Year 14 | $34,044 | $17,288 | $16,757 |
| Year 15 | $37,707 | $19,351 | $18,356 |
| Year 16 | $41,589 | $21,471 | $20,119 |
| Year 17 | $45,705 | $23,653 | $22,052 |
| Year 18 | $50,067 | $25,901 | $24,166 |
| Year 19 | $54,691 | $28,221 | $26,470 |
| Year 20 | $59,593 | $30,617 | $28,976 |
| Year 21 | $64,788 | $33,095 | $31,693 |
| Year 22 | $70,296 | $35,661 | $34,634 |
| Year 23 | $76,133 | $38,322 | $37,811 |
| Year 24 | $82,321 | $41,085 | $41,237 |
| Year 25 | $88,881 | $43,956 | $44,924 |
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