How Much Can Solar Save in Thawville?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$120
Current Bill/mo
$129
Est. Lease + Battery
5.9 yrs
Payback Period
$38,242
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
$120
Annual Cost
$1,440
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$79,005
Your Solar Investment
5.5 kW System
$15,950
$8,037
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,263
With vs Without Solar in Thawville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $120/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$3/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,776 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $79,005 | $40,763 |
| 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
$38,242
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,440
$1,402
Year 5
$8,117
$974
Year 10
$18,980
$8,921
Year 15
$33,517
$17,885
Year 20
$52,971
$28,297
Year 25
$79,005
$40,763
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,440 | $1,402 | $38 |
| Year 2 | $2,966 | -$3,438 | $6,404 |
| Year 3 | $4,584 | -$1,992 | $6,576 |
| Year 4 | $6,299 | -$522 | $6,821 |
| Year 5 | $8,117 | $974 | $7,143 |
| Year 6 | $10,044 | $2,499 | $7,546 |
| Year 7 | $12,087 | $4,053 | $8,034 |
| Year 8 | $14,252 | $5,640 | $8,612 |
| Year 9 | $16,547 | $7,262 | $9,286 |
| Year 10 | $18,980 | $8,921 | $10,059 |
| Year 11 | $21,559 | $10,621 | $10,938 |
| Year 12 | $24,293 | $12,364 | $11,929 |
| Year 13 | $27,190 | $14,153 | $13,037 |
| Year 14 | $30,262 | $15,992 | $14,270 |
| Year 15 | $33,517 | $17,885 | $15,633 |
| Year 16 | $36,968 | $19,835 | $17,134 |
| Year 17 | $40,627 | $21,846 | $18,780 |
| Year 18 | $44,504 | $23,924 | $20,580 |
| Year 19 | $48,614 | $26,073 | $22,542 |
| Year 20 | $52,971 | $28,297 | $24,674 |
| Year 21 | $57,590 | $30,603 | $26,986 |
| Year 22 | $62,485 | $32,996 | $29,489 |
| Year 23 | $67,674 | $35,483 | $32,191 |
| Year 24 | $73,174 | $38,069 | $35,105 |
| Year 25 | $79,005 | $40,763 | $38,242 |
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