How Much Can Solar Save in Streator?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$121
Current Bill/mo
$129
Est. Lease + Battery
5.3 yrs
Payback Period
$41,303
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
$121
Annual Cost
$1,452
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$79,663
Your Solar Investment
5 kW System
$14,500
$7,306
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,694
With vs Without Solar in Streator
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $121/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,841 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $79,663 | $38,360 |
| 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
$41,303
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,452
$1,289
Year 5
$8,185
$975
Year 10
$19,139
$8,343
Year 15
$33,797
$16,715
Year 20
$53,413
$26,521
Year 25
$79,663
$38,360
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,452 | $1,289 | $163 |
| Year 2 | $2,991 | -$3,095 | $6,086 |
| Year 3 | $4,623 | -$1,763 | $6,385 |
| Year 4 | $6,352 | -$407 | $6,759 |
| Year 5 | $8,185 | $975 | $7,210 |
| Year 6 | $10,128 | $2,385 | $7,744 |
| Year 7 | $12,188 | $3,824 | $8,364 |
| Year 8 | $14,371 | $5,295 | $9,076 |
| Year 9 | $16,685 | $6,801 | $9,885 |
| Year 10 | $19,139 | $8,343 | $10,795 |
| Year 11 | $21,739 | $9,926 | $11,813 |
| Year 12 | $24,495 | $11,551 | $12,944 |
| Year 13 | $27,417 | $13,222 | $14,195 |
| Year 14 | $30,514 | $14,942 | $15,572 |
| Year 15 | $33,797 | $16,715 | $17,081 |
| Year 16 | $37,277 | $18,545 | $18,731 |
| Year 17 | $40,965 | $20,436 | $20,529 |
| Year 18 | $44,875 | $22,393 | $22,482 |
| Year 19 | $49,020 | $24,419 | $24,600 |
| Year 20 | $53,413 | $26,521 | $26,892 |
| Year 21 | $58,069 | $28,703 | $29,367 |
| Year 22 | $63,006 | $30,972 | $32,034 |
| Year 23 | $68,238 | $33,333 | $34,905 |
| Year 24 | $73,784 | $35,793 | $37,991 |
| Year 25 | $79,663 | $38,360 | $41,303 |
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