How Much Can Solar Save in Roselle?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$186
Current Bill/mo
$164
Est. Lease + Battery
5.7 yrs
Payback Period
$62,796
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
$186
Annual Cost
$2,232
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$122,458
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 Roselle
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $186/mo | $149/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$11/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $12,053 | $8,940 |
| 25-Year Cost | $122,458 | $59,662 |
| 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
$62,796
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,232
$2,101
Year 5
$12,582
$1,137
Year 10
$29,420
$12,940
Year 15
$51,952
$26,170
Year 20
$82,105
$41,451
Year 25
$122,458
$59,662
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,232 | $2,101 | $131 |
| Year 2 | $4,598 | -$5,449 | $10,047 |
| Year 3 | $7,106 | -$3,288 | $10,394 |
| Year 4 | $9,764 | -$1,093 | $10,858 |
| Year 5 | $12,582 | $1,137 | $11,445 |
| Year 6 | $15,569 | $3,407 | $12,162 |
| Year 7 | $18,735 | $5,719 | $13,016 |
| Year 8 | $22,091 | $8,076 | $14,015 |
| Year 9 | $25,649 | $10,482 | $15,167 |
| Year 10 | $29,420 | $12,940 | $16,479 |
| Year 11 | $33,417 | $15,455 | $17,962 |
| Year 12 | $37,654 | $18,031 | $19,623 |
| Year 13 | $42,145 | $20,672 | $21,473 |
| Year 14 | $46,906 | $23,383 | $23,522 |
| Year 15 | $51,952 | $26,170 | $25,782 |
| Year 16 | $57,301 | $29,038 | $28,263 |
| Year 17 | $62,971 | $31,994 | $30,977 |
| Year 18 | $68,981 | $35,043 | $33,938 |
| Year 19 | $75,352 | $38,193 | $37,159 |
| Year 20 | $82,105 | $41,451 | $40,654 |
| Year 21 | $89,264 | $44,825 | $44,438 |
| Year 22 | $96,852 | $48,324 | $48,527 |
| Year 23 | $104,895 | $51,957 | $52,938 |
| Year 24 | $113,420 | $55,732 | $57,688 |
| Year 25 | $122,458 | $59,662 | $62,796 |
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