How Much Can Solar Save in Rockford?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$131
Current Bill/mo
$136
Est. Lease + Battery
24+ yrs
Years of Pure Profit
$42,332
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
$131
Annual Cost
$1,572
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$86,247
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$19,250
$9,384
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,766
With vs Without Solar in Rockford
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $131/mo | $116/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-2/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,489 | $6,960 |
| 25-Year Cost | $86,247 | $43,915 |
| 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) |
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