How Much Can Solar Save in Wayne?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$259
Current Bill/mo
$194
Est. Lease + Battery
7.6 yrs
Payback Period
$65,818
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
$259
Annual Cost
$3,108
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$170,519
Your Solar Investment
15 kW System
$43,500
$23,208
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$4,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$15,792
With vs Without Solar in Wayne
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $259/mo | $263/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-52/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $16,783 | $15,780 |
| 25-Year Cost | $170,519 | $104,701 |
| 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
$65,818
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$3,108
$3,735
Year 2Payback Year
$6,402
-$8,274
Year 5
$17,520
$3,400
Year 10
$40,966
$24,207
Year 15
$72,342
$47,319
Year 20
$114,330
$73,700
Year 25
$170,519
$104,701
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $3,108 | $3,735 | -$627 |
| Year 2Payback | $6,402 | -$8,274 | $14,676 |
| Year 3 | $9,895 | -$4,439 | $14,334 |
| Year 4 | $13,596 | -$550 | $14,146 |
| Year 5 | $17,520 | $3,400 | $14,120 |
| Year 6 | $21,679 | $7,413 | $14,266 |
| Year 7 | $26,088 | $11,496 | $14,592 |
| Year 8 | $30,761 | $15,652 | $15,110 |
| Year 9 | $35,715 | $19,887 | $15,828 |
| Year 10 | $40,966 | $24,207 | $16,759 |
| Year 11 | $46,532 | $28,619 | $17,913 |
| Year 12 | $52,432 | $33,128 | $19,303 |
| Year 13 | $58,686 | $37,743 | $20,943 |
| Year 14 | $65,315 | $42,470 | $22,844 |
| Year 15 | $72,342 | $47,319 | $25,023 |
| Year 16 | $79,790 | $52,297 | $27,494 |
| Year 17 | $87,686 | $57,413 | $30,272 |
| Year 18 | $96,055 | $62,679 | $33,376 |
| Year 19 | $104,926 | $68,104 | $36,822 |
| Year 20 | $114,330 | $73,700 | $40,629 |
| Year 21 | $124,297 | $79,480 | $44,818 |
| Year 22 | $134,863 | $85,455 | $49,408 |
| Year 23 | $146,063 | $91,640 | $54,423 |
| Year 24 | $157,935 | $98,050 | $59,884 |
| Year 25 | $170,519 | $104,701 | $65,818 |
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