How Much Can Solar Save in Robbins?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$128
Current Bill/mo
$134
Est. Lease + Battery
7.8 yrs
Payback Period
$31,833
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
$128
Annual Cost
$1,536
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$84,272
Your Solar Investment
8.5 kW System
$24,650
$12,420
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,550
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,680
With vs Without Solar in Robbins
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $128/mo | $149/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-40/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,294 | $8,940 |
| 25-Year Cost | $84,272 | $52,439 |
| 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
$31,833
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,536
$2,013
Year 2Payback Year
$3,164
-$5,634
Year 5
$8,659
$604
Year 10
$20,246
$11,582
Year 15
$35,752
$23,560
Year 20
$56,503
$36,975
Year 25
$84,272
$52,439
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,536 | $2,013 | -$477 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,164 | -$5,634 | $8,798 |
| Year 3 | $4,890 | -$3,579 | $8,469 |
| Year 4 | $6,719 | -$1,500 | $8,219 |
| Year 5 | $8,659 | $604 | $8,054 |
| Year 6 | $10,714 | $2,736 | $7,978 |
| Year 7 | $12,893 | $4,897 | $7,996 |
| Year 8 | $15,203 | $7,090 | $8,112 |
| Year 9 | $17,651 | $9,317 | $8,333 |
| Year 10 | $20,246 | $11,582 | $8,664 |
| Year 11 | $22,996 | $13,885 | $9,111 |
| Year 12 | $25,912 | $16,232 | $9,680 |
| Year 13 | $29,003 | $18,624 | $10,379 |
| Year 14 | $32,279 | $21,066 | $11,214 |
| Year 15 | $35,752 | $23,560 | $12,192 |
| Year 16 | $39,433 | $26,112 | $13,321 |
| Year 17 | $43,335 | $28,724 | $14,611 |
| Year 18 | $47,471 | $31,402 | $16,069 |
| Year 19 | $51,855 | $34,151 | $17,704 |
| Year 20 | $56,503 | $36,975 | $19,527 |
| Year 21 | $61,429 | $39,881 | $21,548 |
| Year 22 | $66,651 | $42,873 | $23,777 |
| Year 23 | $72,186 | $45,959 | $26,226 |
| Year 24 | $78,053 | $49,146 | $28,907 |
| Year 25 | $84,272 | $52,439 | $31,833 |
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