How Much Can Solar Save in Volo?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$178
Current Bill/mo
$158
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$52,711
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
$178
Annual Cost
$2,136
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$117,191
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 Volo
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $178/mo | $167/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-16/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $11,534 | $10,020 |
| 25-Year Cost | $117,191 | $64,480 |
| 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
$52,711
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,136
$2,333
Year 2Payback Year
$4,400
-$6,124
Year 5
$12,041
$1,163
Year 10
$28,154
$14,146
Year 15
$49,717
$28,571
Year 20
$78,574
$45,059
Year 25
$117,191
$64,480
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,136 | $2,333 | -$197 |
| Year 2Payback | $4,400 | -$6,124 | $10,524 |
| Year 3 | $6,800 | -$3,730 | $10,530 |
| Year 4 | $9,344 | -$1,302 | $10,646 |
| Year 5 | $12,041 | $1,163 | $10,878 |
| Year 6 | $14,899 | $3,667 | $11,232 |
| Year 7 | $17,929 | $6,215 | $11,715 |
| Year 8 | $21,141 | $8,808 | $12,333 |
| Year 9 | $24,545 | $11,450 | $13,095 |
| Year 10 | $28,154 | $14,146 | $14,008 |
| Year 11 | $31,979 | $16,899 | $15,081 |
| Year 12 | $36,034 | $19,713 | $16,321 |
| Year 13 | $40,332 | $22,593 | $17,739 |
| Year 14 | $44,888 | $25,544 | $19,344 |
| Year 15 | $49,717 | $28,571 | $21,146 |
| Year 16 | $54,837 | $31,680 | $23,156 |
| Year 17 | $60,263 | $34,877 | $25,386 |
| Year 18 | $66,014 | $38,167 | $27,847 |
| Year 19 | $72,111 | $41,559 | $30,553 |
| Year 20 | $78,574 | $45,059 | $33,515 |
| Year 21 | $85,424 | $48,675 | $36,749 |
| Year 22 | $92,686 | $52,416 | $40,270 |
| Year 23 | $100,383 | $56,290 | $44,093 |
| Year 24 | $108,542 | $60,308 | $48,234 |
| Year 25 | $117,191 | $64,480 | $52,711 |
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