How Much Can Solar Save in Plainfield?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$209
Current Bill/mo
$172
Est. Lease + Battery
5.5 yrs
Payback Period
$69,643
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
$209
Annual Cost
$2,508
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$137,600
Your Solar Investment
9 kW System
$26,100
$13,151
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,700
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,249
With vs Without Solar in Plainfield
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $209/mo | $158/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$17/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $13,543 | $9,480 |
| 25-Year Cost | $137,600 | $67,957 |
| 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
$69,643
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,508
$2,307
Year 5
$14,138
$1,675
Year 10
$33,057
$14,813
Year 15
$58,376
$29,694
Year 20
$92,258
$47,061
Year 25
$137,600
$67,957
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,508 | $2,307 | $201 |
| Year 2 | $5,166 | -$5,598 | $10,765 |
| Year 3 | $7,984 | -$3,216 | $11,201 |
| Year 4 | $10,972 | -$793 | $11,765 |
| Year 5 | $14,138 | $1,675 | $12,463 |
| Year 6 | $17,494 | $4,191 | $13,303 |
| Year 7 | $21,052 | $6,759 | $14,293 |
| Year 8 | $24,823 | $9,382 | $15,441 |
| Year 9 | $28,820 | $12,066 | $16,755 |
| Year 10 | $33,057 | $14,813 | $18,244 |
| Year 11 | $37,549 | $17,629 | $19,919 |
| Year 12 | $42,310 | $20,520 | $21,790 |
| Year 13 | $47,356 | $23,490 | $23,866 |
| Year 14 | $52,706 | $26,546 | $26,160 |
| Year 15 | $58,376 | $29,694 | $28,682 |
| Year 16 | $64,387 | $32,940 | $31,447 |
| Year 17 | $70,758 | $36,292 | $34,466 |
| Year 18 | $77,511 | $39,757 | $37,755 |
| Year 19 | $84,670 | $43,344 | $41,326 |
| Year 20 | $92,258 | $47,061 | $45,197 |
| Year 21 | $100,302 | $50,918 | $49,384 |
| Year 22 | $108,828 | $54,925 | $53,903 |
| Year 23 | $117,866 | $59,093 | $58,773 |
| Year 24 | $127,445 | $63,432 | $64,013 |
| Year 25 | $137,600 | $67,957 | $69,643 |
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