How Much Can Solar Save in Vernon Hills?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$207
Current Bill/mo
$171
Est. Lease + Battery
5.6 yrs
Payback Period
$67,945
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
$207
Annual Cost
$2,484
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$136,283
Your Solar Investment
9 kW System
$26,100
$13,151
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,700
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,249
With vs Without Solar in Vernon Hills
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $207/mo | $158/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $13,414 | $9,480 |
| 25-Year Cost | $136,283 | $68,338 |
| 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
$67,945
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,484
$2,317
Year 5
$14,003
$1,726
Year 10
$32,741
$14,925
Year 15
$57,818
$29,881
Year 20
$91,375
$47,337
Year 25
$136,283
$68,338
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,484 | $2,317 | $167 |
| Year 2 | $5,117 | -$5,579 | $10,696 |
| Year 3 | $7,908 | -$3,187 | $11,095 |
| Year 4 | $10,867 | -$753 | $11,620 |
| Year 5 | $14,003 | $1,726 | $12,277 |
| Year 6 | $17,327 | $4,253 | $13,074 |
| Year 7 | $20,850 | $6,833 | $14,017 |
| Year 8 | $24,585 | $9,469 | $15,117 |
| Year 9 | $28,544 | $12,165 | $16,380 |
| Year 10 | $32,741 | $14,925 | $17,816 |
| Year 11 | $37,190 | $17,756 | $19,434 |
| Year 12 | $41,905 | $20,661 | $21,244 |
| Year 13 | $46,903 | $23,646 | $23,258 |
| Year 14 | $52,201 | $26,717 | $25,484 |
| Year 15 | $57,818 | $29,881 | $27,937 |
| Year 16 | $63,771 | $33,143 | $30,627 |
| Year 17 | $70,081 | $36,512 | $33,569 |
| Year 18 | $76,770 | $39,995 | $36,774 |
| Year 19 | $83,860 | $43,601 | $40,259 |
| Year 20 | $91,375 | $47,337 | $44,039 |
| Year 21 | $99,342 | $51,214 | $48,128 |
| Year 22 | $107,786 | $55,241 | $52,545 |
| Year 23 | $116,738 | $59,430 | $57,308 |
| Year 24 | $126,226 | $63,792 | $62,434 |
| Year 25 | $136,283 | $68,338 | $67,945 |
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