How Much Can Solar Save in Roberts?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$116
Current Bill/mo
$126
Est. Lease + Battery
5.6 yrs
Payback Period
$37,797
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
$116
Annual Cost
$1,392
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$76,371
Your Solar Investment
5 kW System
$14,500
$7,306
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,694
With vs Without Solar in Roberts
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $116/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$8/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,517 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $76,371 | $38,574 |
| 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
$37,797
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,392
$1,298
Year 5
$7,847
$1,021
Year 10
$18,348
$8,437
Year 15
$32,400
$16,858
Year 20
$51,206
$26,706
Year 25
$76,371
$38,575
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,392 | $1,298 | $94 |
| Year 2 | $2,868 | -$3,077 | $5,944 |
| Year 3 | $4,432 | -$1,736 | $6,167 |
| Year 4 | $6,089 | -$370 | $6,460 |
| Year 5 | $7,847 | $1,021 | $6,826 |
| Year 6 | $9,710 | $2,440 | $7,270 |
| Year 7 | $11,684 | $3,889 | $7,796 |
| Year 8 | $13,777 | $5,370 | $8,408 |
| Year 9 | $15,996 | $6,885 | $9,111 |
| Year 10 | $18,348 | $8,437 | $9,910 |
| Year 11 | $20,841 | $10,030 | $10,811 |
| Year 12 | $23,483 | $11,665 | $11,818 |
| Year 13 | $26,284 | $13,345 | $12,939 |
| Year 14 | $29,253 | $15,075 | $14,178 |
| Year 15 | $32,400 | $16,858 | $15,542 |
| Year 16 | $35,736 | $18,697 | $17,039 |
| Year 17 | $39,272 | $20,597 | $18,675 |
| Year 18 | $43,021 | $22,562 | $20,459 |
| Year 19 | $46,994 | $24,596 | $22,397 |
| Year 20 | $51,206 | $26,706 | $24,500 |
| Year 21 | $55,670 | $28,895 | $26,775 |
| Year 22 | $60,402 | $31,171 | $29,231 |
| Year 23 | $65,418 | $33,538 | $31,880 |
| Year 24 | $70,735 | $36,004 | $34,732 |
| Year 25 | $76,371 | $38,575 | $37,797 |
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