How Much Can Solar Save in Sauk Village?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$122
Current Bill/mo
$132
Est. Lease + Battery
7.7 yrs
Payback Period
$31,337
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
$122
Annual Cost
$1,464
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$80,322
Your Solar Investment
8 kW System
$23,200
$11,690
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,400
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,110
With vs Without Solar in Sauk Village
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $122/mo | $140/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-35/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,906 | $8,400 |
| 25-Year Cost | $80,322 | $48,985 |
| 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
$31,337
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,464
$1,886
Year 2Payback Year
$3,016
-$5,320
Year 5
$8,253
$522
Year 10
$19,297
$10,795
Year 15
$34,076
$21,998
Year 20
$53,854
$34,536
Year 25
$80,322
$48,985
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,464 | $1,886 | -$422 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,016 | -$5,320 | $8,335 |
| Year 3 | $4,661 | -$3,395 | $8,056 |
| Year 4 | $6,404 | -$1,448 | $7,853 |
| Year 5 | $8,253 | $522 | $7,731 |
| Year 6 | $10,212 | $2,518 | $7,694 |
| Year 7 | $12,289 | $4,540 | $7,748 |
| Year 8 | $14,490 | $6,593 | $7,897 |
| Year 9 | $16,823 | $8,677 | $8,146 |
| Year 10 | $19,297 | $10,795 | $8,502 |
| Year 11 | $21,918 | $12,950 | $8,968 |
| Year 12 | $24,698 | $15,145 | $9,553 |
| Year 13 | $27,643 | $17,382 | $10,261 |
| Year 14 | $30,766 | $19,665 | $11,101 |
| Year 15 | $34,076 | $21,998 | $12,078 |
| Year 16 | $37,585 | $24,383 | $13,202 |
| Year 17 | $41,304 | $26,825 | $14,479 |
| Year 18 | $45,246 | $29,328 | $15,918 |
| Year 19 | $49,425 | $31,897 | $17,528 |
| Year 20 | $53,854 | $34,536 | $19,318 |
| Year 21 | $58,549 | $37,251 | $21,298 |
| Year 22 | $63,526 | $40,048 | $23,479 |
| Year 23 | $68,802 | $42,931 | $25,871 |
| Year 24 | $74,394 | $45,908 | $28,486 |
| Year 25 | $80,322 | $48,985 | $31,337 |
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