How Much Can Solar Save in Timberlane?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$198
Current Bill/mo
$169
Est. Lease + Battery
6 yrs
Payback Period
$64,024
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
9.5 kW System
$27,550
$13,881
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,850
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,819
With vs Without Solar in Timberlane
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $198/mo | $167/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$2/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $12,830 | $10,020 |
| 25-Year Cost | $130,358 | $66,334 |
| 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
$64,024
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,376
$2,351
Year 5
$13,394
$1,277
Year 10
$31,318
$14,454
Year 15
$55,304
$29,192
Year 20
$87,403
$46,168
Year 25
$130,358
$66,334
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,376 | $2,351 | $25 |
| Year 2 | $4,895 | -$6,086 | $10,981 |
| Year 3 | $7,564 | -$3,670 | $11,234 |
| Year 4 | $10,394 | -$1,216 | $11,610 |
| Year 5 | $13,394 | $1,277 | $12,117 |
| Year 6 | $16,573 | $3,813 | $12,761 |
| Year 7 | $19,944 | $6,395 | $13,549 |
| Year 8 | $23,516 | $9,026 | $14,490 |
| Year 9 | $27,303 | $11,711 | $15,592 |
| Year 10 | $31,318 | $14,454 | $16,864 |
| Year 11 | $35,573 | $17,258 | $18,314 |
| Year 12 | $40,083 | $20,129 | $19,954 |
| Year 13 | $44,864 | $23,071 | $21,793 |
| Year 14 | $49,932 | $26,090 | $23,841 |
| Year 15 | $55,304 | $29,192 | $26,112 |
| Year 16 | $60,998 | $32,382 | $28,616 |
| Year 17 | $67,034 | $35,668 | $31,366 |
| Year 18 | $73,432 | $39,056 | $34,376 |
| Year 19 | $80,214 | $42,553 | $37,661 |
| Year 20 | $87,403 | $46,168 | $41,234 |
| Year 21 | $95,023 | $49,910 | $45,113 |
| Year 22 | $103,100 | $53,787 | $49,313 |
| Year 23 | $111,662 | $57,810 | $53,852 |
| Year 24 | $120,738 | $61,988 | $58,750 |
| Year 25 | $130,358 | $66,334 | $64,024 |
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