How Much Can Solar Save in Sycamore?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$171
Current Bill/mo
$154
Est. Lease + Battery
5.3 yrs
Payback Period
$58,490
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
$171
Annual Cost
$2,052
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$112,582
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$20,300
$10,228
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,972
With vs Without Solar in Sycamore
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $171/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$20/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $11,081 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $112,582 | $54,092 |
| 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
$58,490
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,052
$1,811
Year 5
$11,567
$1,400
Year 10
$27,047
$11,765
Year 15
$47,762
$23,556
Year 20
$75,484
$37,381
Year 25
$112,582
$54,092
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,052 | $1,811 | $241 |
| Year 2 | $4,227 | -$4,320 | $8,547 |
| Year 3 | $6,533 | -$2,448 | $8,981 |
| Year 4 | $8,977 | -$542 | $9,519 |
| Year 5 | $11,567 | $1,400 | $10,167 |
| Year 6 | $14,313 | $3,382 | $10,931 |
| Year 7 | $17,224 | $5,406 | $11,818 |
| Year 8 | $20,310 | $7,476 | $12,834 |
| Year 9 | $23,580 | $9,594 | $13,986 |
| Year 10 | $27,047 | $11,765 | $15,282 |
| Year 11 | $30,722 | $13,993 | $16,729 |
| Year 12 | $34,617 | $16,281 | $18,336 |
| Year 13 | $38,746 | $18,634 | $20,112 |
| Year 14 | $43,123 | $21,058 | $22,065 |
| Year 15 | $47,762 | $23,556 | $24,206 |
| Year 16 | $52,680 | $26,135 | $26,545 |
| Year 17 | $57,893 | $28,801 | $29,092 |
| Year 18 | $63,418 | $31,559 | $31,860 |
| Year 19 | $69,276 | $34,416 | $34,859 |
| Year 20 | $75,484 | $37,381 | $38,103 |
| Year 21 | $82,065 | $40,460 | $41,606 |
| Year 22 | $89,041 | $43,661 | $45,380 |
| Year 23 | $96,435 | $46,994 | $49,442 |
| Year 24 | $104,274 | $50,467 | $53,806 |
| Year 25 | $112,582 | $54,092 | $58,490 |
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