How Much Can Solar Save in Wadsworth?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$209
Current Bill/mo
$175
Est. Lease + Battery
6.7 yrs
Payback Period
$63,193
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
$209
Annual Cost
$2,508
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$137,600
Your Solar Investment
11 kW System
$31,900
$17,019
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,300
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$11,581
With vs Without Solar in Wadsworth
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $209/mo | $193/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $13,543 | $11,580 |
| 25-Year Cost | $137,600 | $74,407 |
| 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
$63,193
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,508
$2,675
Year 2Payback Year
$5,166
-$6,199
Year 5
$14,138
$2,148
Year 10
$33,057
$17,000
Year 15
$58,376
$33,474
Year 20
$92,258
$52,279
Year 25
$137,600
$74,407
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,508 | $2,675 | -$167 |
| Year 2Payback | $5,166 | -$6,199 | $11,365 |
| Year 3 | $7,984 | -$3,455 | $11,440 |
| Year 4 | $10,972 | -$674 | $11,646 |
| Year 5 | $14,138 | $2,148 | $11,989 |
| Year 6 | $17,494 | $5,015 | $12,479 |
| Year 7 | $21,052 | $7,930 | $13,122 |
| Year 8 | $24,823 | $10,897 | $13,926 |
| Year 9 | $28,820 | $13,918 | $14,902 |
| Year 10 | $33,057 | $17,000 | $16,057 |
| Year 11 | $37,549 | $20,146 | $17,403 |
| Year 12 | $42,310 | $23,361 | $18,949 |
| Year 13 | $47,356 | $26,650 | $20,706 |
| Year 14 | $52,706 | $30,019 | $22,686 |
| Year 15 | $58,376 | $33,474 | $24,902 |
| Year 16 | $64,387 | $37,022 | $27,365 |
| Year 17 | $70,758 | $40,668 | $30,090 |
| Year 18 | $77,511 | $44,421 | $33,090 |
| Year 19 | $84,670 | $48,289 | $36,381 |
| Year 20 | $92,258 | $52,279 | $39,980 |
| Year 21 | $100,302 | $56,400 | $43,901 |
| Year 22 | $108,828 | $60,664 | $48,164 |
| Year 23 | $117,866 | $65,078 | $52,787 |
| Year 24 | $127,445 | $69,656 | $57,790 |
| Year 25 | $137,600 | $74,407 | $63,193 |
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