How Much Can Solar Save in Stronghurst?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$128
Current Bill/mo
$133
Est. Lease + Battery
6 yrs
Payback Period
$40,505
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
$128
Annual Cost
$1,536
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$84,272
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$8,767
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,833
With vs Without Solar in Stronghurst
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $128/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,294 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $84,272 | $43,767 |
| 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
$40,505
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,536
$1,519
Year 5
$8,659
$998
Year 10
$20,246
$9,578
Year 15
$35,752
$19,230
Year 20
$56,503
$30,413
Year 25
$84,272
$43,767
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,536 | $1,519 | $17 |
| Year 2 | $3,164 | -$3,774 | $6,938 |
| Year 3 | $4,890 | -$2,209 | $7,099 |
| Year 4 | $6,719 | -$619 | $7,339 |
| Year 5 | $8,659 | $998 | $7,660 |
| Year 6 | $10,714 | $2,646 | $8,069 |
| Year 7 | $12,893 | $4,325 | $8,568 |
| Year 8 | $15,203 | $6,038 | $9,165 |
| Year 9 | $17,651 | $7,788 | $9,863 |
| Year 10 | $20,246 | $9,578 | $10,668 |
| Year 11 | $22,996 | $11,410 | $11,587 |
| Year 12 | $25,912 | $13,288 | $12,624 |
| Year 13 | $29,003 | $15,215 | $13,788 |
| Year 14 | $32,279 | $17,194 | $15,085 |
| Year 15 | $35,752 | $19,230 | $16,522 |
| Year 16 | $39,433 | $21,327 | $18,106 |
| Year 17 | $43,335 | $23,489 | $19,846 |
| Year 18 | $47,471 | $25,720 | $21,751 |
| Year 19 | $51,855 | $28,026 | $23,829 |
| Year 20 | $56,503 | $30,413 | $26,090 |
| Year 21 | $61,429 | $32,886 | $28,543 |
| Year 22 | $66,651 | $35,451 | $31,200 |
| Year 23 | $72,186 | $38,114 | $34,071 |
| Year 24 | $78,053 | $40,884 | $37,169 |
| Year 25 | $84,272 | $43,767 | $40,505 |
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