How Much Can Solar Save in Roscoe?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$160
Current Bill/mo
$150
Est. Lease + Battery
5.9 yrs
Payback Period
$52,325
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
$160
Annual Cost
$1,920
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$105,340
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 Roscoe
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $160/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,368 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $105,340 | $53,015 |
| 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
$52,325
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,920
$1,865
Year 5
$10,823
$1,063
Year 10
$25,307
$11,545
Year 15
$44,690
$23,294
Year 20
$70,628
$36,860
Year 25
$105,340
$53,014
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,920 | $1,865 | $55 |
| Year 2 | $3,955 | -$4,785 | $8,740 |
| Year 3 | $6,113 | -$2,867 | $8,979 |
| Year 4 | $8,399 | -$918 | $9,317 |
| Year 5 | $10,823 | $1,063 | $9,761 |
| Year 6 | $13,393 | $3,078 | $10,314 |
| Year 7 | $16,116 | $5,131 | $10,985 |
| Year 8 | $19,003 | $7,225 | $11,779 |
| Year 9 | $22,063 | $9,361 | $12,702 |
| Year 10 | $25,307 | $11,545 | $13,762 |
| Year 11 | $28,746 | $13,778 | $14,967 |
| Year 12 | $32,390 | $16,066 | $16,324 |
| Year 13 | $36,254 | $18,411 | $17,842 |
| Year 14 | $40,349 | $20,819 | $19,530 |
| Year 15 | $44,690 | $23,294 | $21,396 |
| Year 16 | $49,291 | $25,841 | $23,450 |
| Year 17 | $54,169 | $28,465 | $25,703 |
| Year 18 | $59,339 | $31,172 | $28,166 |
| Year 19 | $64,819 | $33,969 | $30,851 |
| Year 20 | $70,628 | $36,860 | $33,768 |
| Year 21 | $76,786 | $39,855 | $36,931 |
| Year 22 | $83,313 | $42,959 | $40,354 |
| Year 23 | $90,232 | $46,181 | $44,051 |
| Year 24 | $97,566 | $49,530 | $48,036 |
| Year 25 | $105,340 | $53,014 | $52,325 |
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