How Much Can Solar Save in Sublette?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$140
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$40,987
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
$140
Annual Cost
$1,680
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$92,172
Your Solar Investment
7.5 kW System
$21,750
$10,959
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,541
With vs Without Solar in Sublette
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $140/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,072 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $92,172 | $51,185 |
| 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
$40,987
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,680
$1,848
Year 2Payback Year
$3,461
-$4,822
Year 5
$9,470
$951
Year 10
$22,144
$11,243
Year 15
$39,104
$22,685
Year 20
$61,800
$35,768
Year 25
$92,172
$51,186
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,680 | $1,848 | -$168 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,461 | -$4,822 | $8,283 |
| Year 3 | $5,348 | -$2,926 | $8,274 |
| Year 4 | $7,349 | -$1,002 | $8,351 |
| Year 5 | $9,470 | $951 | $8,519 |
| Year 6 | $11,719 | $2,936 | $8,782 |
| Year 7 | $14,102 | $4,955 | $9,146 |
| Year 8 | $16,628 | $7,011 | $9,617 |
| Year 9 | $19,305 | $9,106 | $10,200 |
| Year 10 | $22,144 | $11,243 | $10,900 |
| Year 11 | $25,152 | $13,426 | $11,726 |
| Year 12 | $28,342 | $15,658 | $12,684 |
| Year 13 | $31,722 | $17,942 | $13,780 |
| Year 14 | $35,305 | $20,283 | $15,022 |
| Year 15 | $39,104 | $22,685 | $16,419 |
| Year 16 | $43,130 | $25,151 | $17,979 |
| Year 17 | $47,398 | $27,688 | $19,710 |
| Year 18 | $51,921 | $30,299 | $21,623 |
| Year 19 | $56,717 | $32,991 | $23,726 |
| Year 20 | $61,800 | $35,768 | $26,031 |
| Year 21 | $67,188 | $38,639 | $28,549 |
| Year 22 | $72,899 | $41,608 | $31,291 |
| Year 23 | $78,953 | $44,684 | $34,269 |
| Year 24 | $85,370 | $47,874 | $37,496 |
| Year 25 | $92,172 | $51,186 | $40,987 |
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