How Much Can Solar Save in Plano?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$157
Current Bill/mo
$149
Est. Lease + Battery
5.2 yrs
Payback Period
$55,947
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
$157
Annual Cost
$1,884
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$103,365
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 Plano
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $157/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$21/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,174 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $103,365 | $47,418 |
| 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
$55,947
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,884
$1,628
Year 5
$10,620
$1,001
Year 10
$24,833
$10,230
Year 15
$43,852
$20,657
Year 20
$69,304
$32,807
Year 25
$103,365
$47,418
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,884 | $1,628 | $256 |
| Year 2 | $3,881 | -$4,121 | $8,002 |
| Year 3 | $5,998 | -$2,443 | $8,441 |
| Year 4 | $8,242 | -$736 | $8,978 |
| Year 5 | $10,620 | $1,001 | $9,619 |
| Year 6 | $13,142 | $2,771 | $10,371 |
| Year 7 | $15,814 | $4,576 | $11,238 |
| Year 8 | $18,647 | $6,418 | $12,228 |
| Year 9 | $21,650 | $8,302 | $13,347 |
| Year 10 | $24,833 | $10,230 | $14,602 |
| Year 11 | $28,207 | $12,206 | $16,001 |
| Year 12 | $31,783 | $14,232 | $17,551 |
| Year 13 | $35,574 | $16,313 | $19,261 |
| Year 14 | $39,592 | $18,454 | $21,139 |
| Year 15 | $43,852 | $20,657 | $23,194 |
| Year 16 | $48,367 | $22,930 | $25,438 |
| Year 17 | $53,153 | $25,275 | $27,878 |
| Year 18 | $58,226 | $27,699 | $30,527 |
| Year 19 | $63,604 | $30,208 | $33,396 |
| Year 20 | $69,304 | $32,807 | $36,497 |
| Year 21 | $75,346 | $35,504 | $39,842 |
| Year 22 | $81,751 | $38,306 | $43,445 |
| Year 23 | $88,540 | $41,220 | $47,320 |
| Year 24 | $95,737 | $44,254 | $51,482 |
| Year 25 | $103,365 | $47,418 | $55,947 |
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