How Much Can Solar Save in Troy Grove?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$146
Current Bill/mo
$145
Est. Lease + Battery
5.8 yrs
Payback Period
$49,409
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
$146
Annual Cost
$1,752
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$96,123
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 Troy Grove
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $146/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,461 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $96,123 | $46,714 |
| 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
$49,409
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,752
$1,689
Year 5
$9,876
$703
Year 10
$23,093
$10,103
Year 15
$40,779
$20,559
Year 20
$64,448
$32,541
Year 25
$96,123
$46,714
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,752 | $1,689 | $63 |
| Year 2 | $3,609 | -$4,572 | $8,181 |
| Year 3 | $5,578 | -$2,839 | $8,416 |
| Year 4 | $7,664 | -$1,081 | $8,745 |
| Year 5 | $9,876 | $703 | $9,173 |
| Year 6 | $12,221 | $2,516 | $9,704 |
| Year 7 | $14,706 | $4,360 | $10,346 |
| Year 8 | $17,340 | $6,238 | $11,103 |
| Year 9 | $20,133 | $8,151 | $11,982 |
| Year 10 | $23,093 | $10,103 | $12,990 |
| Year 11 | $26,230 | $12,097 | $14,133 |
| Year 12 | $29,556 | $14,136 | $15,420 |
| Year 13 | $33,082 | $16,223 | $16,858 |
| Year 14 | $36,818 | $18,363 | $18,455 |
| Year 15 | $40,779 | $20,559 | $20,221 |
| Year 16 | $44,978 | $22,815 | $22,163 |
| Year 17 | $49,429 | $25,137 | $24,292 |
| Year 18 | $54,147 | $27,528 | $26,619 |
| Year 19 | $59,148 | $29,994 | $29,153 |
| Year 20 | $64,448 | $32,541 | $31,907 |
| Year 21 | $70,067 | $35,175 | $34,892 |
| Year 22 | $76,023 | $37,902 | $38,121 |
| Year 23 | $82,337 | $40,729 | $41,608 |
| Year 24 | $89,029 | $43,664 | $45,365 |
| Year 25 | $96,123 | $46,714 | $49,409 |
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