How Much Can Solar Save in Wauconda?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$174
Current Bill/mo
$155
Est. Lease + Battery
7.1 yrs
Payback Period
$47,356
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
$174
Annual Cost
$2,088
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$114,557
Your Solar Investment
10 kW System
$29,000
$14,612
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,000
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$11,388
With vs Without Solar in Wauconda
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $174/mo | $176/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-31/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $11,275 | $10,560 |
| 25-Year Cost | $114,557 | $67,201 |
| 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
$47,356
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,088
$2,455
Year 2Payback Year
$4,301
-$6,449
Year 5
$11,770
$1,210
Year 10
$27,521
$14,828
Year 15
$48,600
$29,909
Year 20
$76,808
$47,076
Year 25
$114,557
$67,201
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,088 | $2,455 | -$367 |
| Year 2Payback | $4,301 | -$6,449 | $10,750 |
| Year 3 | $6,647 | -$3,931 | $10,579 |
| Year 4 | $9,134 | -$1,379 | $10,514 |
| Year 5 | $11,770 | $1,210 | $10,560 |
| Year 6 | $14,564 | $3,840 | $10,724 |
| Year 7 | $17,526 | $6,514 | $11,013 |
| Year 8 | $20,666 | $9,234 | $11,432 |
| Year 9 | $23,994 | $12,004 | $11,990 |
| Year 10 | $27,521 | $14,828 | $12,693 |
| Year 11 | $31,261 | $17,710 | $13,550 |
| Year 12 | $35,224 | $20,655 | $14,569 |
| Year 13 | $39,426 | $23,666 | $15,760 |
| Year 14 | $43,879 | $26,749 | $17,130 |
| Year 15 | $48,600 | $29,909 | $18,691 |
| Year 16 | $53,604 | $33,152 | $20,452 |
| Year 17 | $58,908 | $36,483 | $22,425 |
| Year 18 | $64,531 | $39,910 | $24,621 |
| Year 19 | $70,491 | $43,438 | $27,053 |
| Year 20 | $76,808 | $47,076 | $29,732 |
| Year 21 | $83,505 | $50,831 | $32,674 |
| Year 22 | $90,603 | $54,712 | $35,891 |
| Year 23 | $98,127 | $58,727 | $39,400 |
| Year 24 | $106,103 | $62,887 | $43,216 |
| Year 25 | $114,557 | $67,201 | $47,356 |
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