How Much Can Solar Save in Tiskilwa?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$123
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$38,933
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
$123
Annual Cost
$1,476
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$80,980
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$8,767
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,833
With vs Without Solar in Tiskilwa
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $123/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,970 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $80,980 | $42,047 |
| 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
$38,933
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,476
$1,489
Year 2Payback Year
$3,041
-$3,834
Year 5
$8,320
$832
Year 10
$19,455
$9,184
Year 15
$34,355
$18,524
Year 20
$54,296
$29,279
Year 25
$80,980
$42,047
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,476 | $1,489 | -$13 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,041 | -$3,834 | $6,874 |
| Year 3 | $4,699 | -$2,302 | $7,001 |
| Year 4 | $6,457 | -$748 | $7,205 |
| Year 5 | $8,320 | $832 | $7,488 |
| Year 6 | $10,296 | $2,439 | $7,856 |
| Year 7 | $12,389 | $4,076 | $8,313 |
| Year 8 | $14,609 | $5,744 | $8,865 |
| Year 9 | $16,961 | $7,446 | $9,516 |
| Year 10 | $19,455 | $9,184 | $10,271 |
| Year 11 | $22,098 | $10,961 | $11,137 |
| Year 12 | $24,900 | $12,780 | $12,120 |
| Year 13 | $27,870 | $14,645 | $13,225 |
| Year 14 | $31,018 | $16,558 | $14,460 |
| Year 15 | $34,355 | $18,524 | $15,832 |
| Year 16 | $37,893 | $20,545 | $17,347 |
| Year 17 | $41,642 | $22,627 | $19,015 |
| Year 18 | $45,617 | $24,773 | $20,844 |
| Year 19 | $49,830 | $26,989 | $22,841 |
| Year 20 | $54,296 | $29,279 | $25,017 |
| Year 21 | $59,029 | $31,648 | $27,381 |
| Year 22 | $64,047 | $34,104 | $29,943 |
| Year 23 | $69,366 | $36,651 | $32,715 |
| Year 24 | $75,004 | $39,296 | $35,707 |
| Year 25 | $80,980 | $42,047 | $38,933 |
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