How Much Can Solar Save in Ransom?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
What You're Paying Now
Without solar, here's what ComEd electricity will cost you over time at 6% annual rate increases.
Monthly Bill
$129
Annual Cost
$1,548
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$84,930
What Solar Savings Look Like in Ransom
High homeownership at 80% and a prevalence of single-family homes in this rural setting make Ransom suitable for residential solar. The community's stable nature and generally larger lot sizes often simplify array placement, providing ample, unshaded roof or ground space for installations.
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$16,500
$6,897
After All IL Incentives
With vs Without Solar in Ransom
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $129/mo | $99/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,359 | $5,940 |
| 25-Year Cost | $84,930 | $37,425 |
| Rate Control | None — utility sets rates | As low as $0.10/kWh, fixed for 15 years |
| Home Value Impact | None | +$15,000–$25,000 (tax-exempt) |
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