How Much Can Solar Save in Shabbona?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$150
Current Bill/mo
$148
Est. Lease + Battery
5.7 yrs
Payback Period
$51,882
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
$150
Annual Cost
$1,800
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$98,756
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$20,300
$10,228
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,972
With vs Without Solar in Shabbona
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $150/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,720 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $98,756 | $46,874 |
| 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
$51,882
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,800
$1,689
Year 5
$10,147
$703
Year 10
$23,725
$10,112
Year 15
$41,897
$20,591
Year 20
$66,214
$32,620
Year 25
$98,756
$46,874
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,800 | $1,689 | $111 |
| Year 2 | $3,708 | -$4,573 | $8,281 |
| Year 3 | $5,730 | -$2,840 | $8,570 |
| Year 4 | $7,874 | -$1,082 | $8,956 |
| Year 5 | $10,147 | $703 | $9,444 |
| Year 6 | $12,556 | $2,517 | $10,038 |
| Year 7 | $15,109 | $4,362 | $10,747 |
| Year 8 | $17,815 | $6,241 | $11,574 |
| Year 9 | $20,684 | $8,157 | $12,528 |
| Year 10 | $23,725 | $10,112 | $13,614 |
| Year 11 | $26,949 | $12,109 | $14,840 |
| Year 12 | $30,366 | $14,152 | $16,214 |
| Year 13 | $33,988 | $16,244 | $17,744 |
| Year 14 | $37,827 | $18,389 | $19,438 |
| Year 15 | $41,897 | $20,591 | $21,306 |
| Year 16 | $46,211 | $22,854 | $23,356 |
| Year 17 | $50,783 | $25,184 | $25,600 |
| Year 18 | $55,630 | $27,584 | $28,046 |
| Year 19 | $60,768 | $30,061 | $30,707 |
| Year 20 | $66,214 | $32,620 | $33,594 |
| Year 21 | $71,987 | $35,267 | $36,720 |
| Year 22 | $78,106 | $38,008 | $40,098 |
| Year 23 | $84,592 | $40,852 | $43,741 |
| Year 24 | $91,468 | $43,804 | $47,664 |
| Year 25 | $98,756 | $46,874 | $51,882 |
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