How Much Can Solar Save in Scales Mound?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$139
Current Bill/mo
$140
Est. Lease + Battery
6.9 yrs
Payback Period
$39,726
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
$139
Annual Cost
$1,668
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$91,514
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 Scales Mound
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $139/mo | $140/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-21/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,007 | $8,400 |
| 25-Year Cost | $91,514 | $51,788 |
| 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
$39,726
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,668
$1,925
Year 2Payback Year
$3,436
-$5,238
Year 5
$9,403
$753
Year 10
$21,986
$11,367
Year 15
$38,824
$23,064
Year 20
$61,358
$36,316
Year 25
$91,514
$51,788
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,668 | $1,925 | -$257 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,436 | -$5,238 | $8,674 |
| Year 3 | $5,310 | -$3,267 | $8,577 |
| Year 4 | $7,297 | -$1,271 | $8,567 |
| Year 5 | $9,403 | $753 | $8,649 |
| Year 6 | $11,635 | $2,807 | $8,828 |
| Year 7 | $14,001 | $4,893 | $9,108 |
| Year 8 | $16,509 | $7,012 | $9,496 |
| Year 9 | $19,168 | $9,170 | $9,998 |
| Year 10 | $21,986 | $11,367 | $10,619 |
| Year 11 | $24,973 | $13,606 | $11,366 |
| Year 12 | $28,139 | $15,892 | $12,247 |
| Year 13 | $31,495 | $18,228 | $13,267 |
| Year 14 | $35,053 | $20,617 | $14,436 |
| Year 15 | $38,824 | $23,064 | $15,761 |
| Year 16 | $42,822 | $25,572 | $17,250 |
| Year 17 | $47,059 | $28,146 | $18,913 |
| Year 18 | $51,551 | $30,791 | $20,760 |
| Year 19 | $56,312 | $33,513 | $22,799 |
| Year 20 | $61,358 | $36,316 | $25,042 |
| Year 21 | $66,708 | $39,208 | $27,500 |
| Year 22 | $72,378 | $42,193 | $30,185 |
| Year 23 | $78,389 | $45,280 | $33,109 |
| Year 24 | $84,760 | $48,476 | $36,284 |
| Year 25 | $91,514 | $51,788 | $39,726 |
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