How Much Can Solar Save in Sugar Grove?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$198
Current Bill/mo
$170
Est. Lease + Battery
5.4 yrs
Payback Period
$69,153
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
$198
Annual Cost
$2,376
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$130,358
Your Solar Investment
8.5 kW System
$24,650
$12,420
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,550
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,680
With vs Without Solar in Sugar Grove
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $198/mo | $149/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$21/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $12,830 | $8,940 |
| 25-Year Cost | $130,358 | $61,205 |
| 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
$69,153
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,376
$2,120
Year 5
$13,394
$1,253
Year 10
$31,318
$13,234
Year 15
$55,304
$26,732
Year 20
$87,403
$42,411
Year 25
$130,358
$61,205
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,376 | $2,120 | $256 |
| Year 2 | $4,895 | -$5,409 | $10,303 |
| Year 3 | $7,564 | -$3,225 | $10,789 |
| Year 4 | $10,394 | -$1,005 | $11,399 |
| Year 5 | $13,394 | $1,253 | $12,141 |
| Year 6 | $16,573 | $3,553 | $13,021 |
| Year 7 | $19,944 | $5,897 | $14,047 |
| Year 8 | $23,516 | $8,289 | $15,227 |
| Year 9 | $27,303 | $10,734 | $16,570 |
| Year 10 | $31,318 | $13,234 | $18,084 |
| Year 11 | $35,573 | $15,794 | $19,779 |
| Year 12 | $40,083 | $18,419 | $21,664 |
| Year 13 | $44,864 | $21,113 | $23,751 |
| Year 14 | $49,932 | $23,882 | $26,050 |
| Year 15 | $55,304 | $26,732 | $28,572 |
| Year 16 | $60,998 | $29,668 | $31,330 |
| Year 17 | $67,034 | $32,696 | $34,337 |
| Year 18 | $73,432 | $35,825 | $37,607 |
| Year 19 | $80,214 | $39,060 | $41,153 |
| Year 20 | $87,403 | $42,411 | $44,992 |
| Year 21 | $95,023 | $45,885 | $49,138 |
| Year 22 | $103,100 | $49,491 | $53,609 |
| Year 23 | $111,662 | $53,240 | $58,422 |
| Year 24 | $120,738 | $57,141 | $63,597 |
| Year 25 | $130,358 | $61,205 | $69,153 |
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