How Much Can Solar Save in Stickney?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$161
Current Bill/mo
$152
Est. Lease + Battery
7 yrs
Payback Period
$45,781
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
$161
Annual Cost
$1,932
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$105,998
Your Solar Investment
9.5 kW System
$27,550
$13,881
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,850
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,819
With vs Without Solar in Stickney
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $161/mo | $167/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-28/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,433 | $10,020 |
| 25-Year Cost | $105,998 | $60,217 |
| 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
$45,781
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,932
$2,265
Year 2Payback Year
$3,980
-$6,265
Year 5
$10,891
$772
Year 10
$25,465
$13,206
Year 15
$44,969
$26,865
Year 20
$71,070
$42,283
Year 25
$105,998
$60,218
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,932 | $2,265 | -$333 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,980 | -$6,265 | $10,245 |
| Year 3 | $6,151 | -$3,949 | $10,099 |
| Year 4 | $8,452 | -$1,604 | $10,056 |
| Year 5 | $10,891 | $772 | $10,119 |
| Year 6 | $13,476 | $3,181 | $10,295 |
| Year 7 | $16,217 | $5,626 | $10,591 |
| Year 8 | $19,122 | $8,110 | $11,012 |
| Year 9 | $22,201 | $10,636 | $11,566 |
| Year 10 | $25,465 | $13,206 | $12,259 |
| Year 11 | $28,925 | $15,826 | $13,100 |
| Year 12 | $32,593 | $18,497 | $14,096 |
| Year 13 | $36,480 | $21,224 | $15,256 |
| Year 14 | $40,601 | $24,012 | $16,589 |
| Year 15 | $44,969 | $26,865 | $18,104 |
| Year 16 | $49,599 | $29,787 | $19,812 |
| Year 17 | $54,507 | $32,784 | $21,723 |
| Year 18 | $59,710 | $35,862 | $23,848 |
| Year 19 | $65,224 | $39,026 | $26,198 |
| Year 20 | $71,070 | $42,283 | $28,786 |
| Year 21 | $77,266 | $45,640 | $31,626 |
| Year 22 | $83,834 | $49,104 | $34,730 |
| Year 23 | $90,796 | $52,682 | $38,114 |
| Year 24 | $98,176 | $56,384 | $41,792 |
| Year 25 | $105,998 | $60,218 | $45,781 |
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