How Much Can Solar Save in South Holland?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$151
Current Bill/mo
$143
Est. Lease + Battery
5.6 yrs
Payback Period
$49,325
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
$151
Annual Cost
$1,812
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$99,414
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$9,498
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,402
With vs Without Solar in South Holland
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $151/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$10/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,785 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $99,414 | $50,089 |
| 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
$49,325
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,812
$1,686
Year 5
$10,214
$1,320
Year 10
$23,884
$10,953
Year 15
$42,176
$21,888
Year 20
$66,655
$34,677
Year 25
$99,414
$50,089
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,812 | $1,686 | $126 |
| Year 2 | $3,733 | -$4,002 | $7,735 |
| Year 3 | $5,769 | -$2,260 | $8,029 |
| Year 4 | $7,927 | -$487 | $8,414 |
| Year 5 | $10,214 | $1,320 | $8,894 |
| Year 6 | $12,639 | $3,163 | $9,476 |
| Year 7 | $15,210 | $5,045 | $10,165 |
| Year 8 | $17,934 | $6,968 | $10,966 |
| Year 9 | $20,822 | $8,936 | $11,886 |
| Year 10 | $23,884 | $10,953 | $12,931 |
| Year 11 | $27,129 | $13,021 | $14,108 |
| Year 12 | $30,568 | $15,144 | $15,425 |
| Year 13 | $34,214 | $17,327 | $16,888 |
| Year 14 | $38,079 | $19,573 | $18,506 |
| Year 15 | $42,176 | $21,888 | $20,288 |
| Year 16 | $46,519 | $24,277 | $22,242 |
| Year 17 | $51,122 | $26,744 | $24,378 |
| Year 18 | $56,001 | $29,295 | $26,706 |
| Year 19 | $61,173 | $31,938 | $29,235 |
| Year 20 | $66,655 | $34,677 | $31,979 |
| Year 21 | $72,467 | $37,520 | $34,947 |
| Year 22 | $78,627 | $40,475 | $38,152 |
| Year 23 | $85,156 | $43,549 | $41,608 |
| Year 24 | $92,078 | $46,751 | $45,327 |
| Year 25 | $99,414 | $50,089 | $49,325 |
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