How Much Can Solar Save in Rochelle?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$138
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$41,225
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
$138
Annual Cost
$1,656
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$90,856
Your Solar Investment
7.5 kW System
$21,750
$10,959
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,541
With vs Without Solar in Rochelle
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $138/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,942 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $90,856 | $49,631 |
| 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
$41,225
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,656
$1,819
Year 2Payback Year
$3,411
-$4,881
Year 5
$9,335
$790
Year 10
$21,827
$10,867
Year 15
$38,545
$22,021
Year 20
$60,917
$34,723
Year 25
$90,856
$49,631
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,656 | $1,819 | -$163 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,411 | -$4,881 | $8,293 |
| Year 3 | $5,272 | -$3,017 | $8,289 |
| Year 4 | $7,244 | -$1,127 | $8,372 |
| Year 5 | $9,335 | $790 | $8,545 |
| Year 6 | $11,551 | $2,737 | $8,814 |
| Year 7 | $13,900 | $4,715 | $9,185 |
| Year 8 | $16,390 | $6,728 | $9,662 |
| Year 9 | $19,030 | $8,777 | $10,252 |
| Year 10 | $21,827 | $10,867 | $10,961 |
| Year 11 | $24,793 | $12,999 | $11,794 |
| Year 12 | $27,937 | $15,177 | $12,760 |
| Year 13 | $31,269 | $17,404 | $13,865 |
| Year 14 | $34,801 | $19,684 | $15,117 |
| Year 15 | $38,545 | $22,021 | $16,524 |
| Year 16 | $42,514 | $24,420 | $18,094 |
| Year 17 | $46,721 | $26,885 | $19,836 |
| Year 18 | $51,180 | $29,420 | $21,760 |
| Year 19 | $55,907 | $32,031 | $23,876 |
| Year 20 | $60,917 | $34,723 | $26,194 |
| Year 21 | $66,228 | $37,503 | $28,725 |
| Year 22 | $71,858 | $40,376 | $31,481 |
| Year 23 | $77,825 | $43,351 | $34,474 |
| Year 24 | $84,151 | $46,433 | $37,718 |
| Year 25 | $90,856 | $49,631 | $41,225 |
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