How Much Can Solar Save in Wellington?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$119
Current Bill/mo
$130
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$37,814
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
$119
Annual Cost
$1,428
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$78,347
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$8,767
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,833
With vs Without Solar in Wellington
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $119/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-3/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,711 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $78,347 | $40,533 |
| 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
$37,814
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,428
$1,463
Year 2Payback Year
$2,942
-$3,888
Year 5
$8,050
$684
Year 10
$18,822
$8,833
Year 15
$33,238
$17,898
Year 20
$52,530
$28,277
Year 25
$78,347
$40,533
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,428 | $1,463 | -$35 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,942 | -$3,888 | $6,829 |
| Year 3 | $4,546 | -$2,386 | $6,932 |
| Year 4 | $6,247 | -$862 | $7,109 |
| Year 5 | $8,050 | $684 | $7,365 |
| Year 6 | $9,961 | $2,256 | $7,705 |
| Year 7 | $11,986 | $3,854 | $8,132 |
| Year 8 | $14,134 | $5,482 | $8,652 |
| Year 9 | $16,410 | $7,141 | $9,269 |
| Year 10 | $18,822 | $8,833 | $9,989 |
| Year 11 | $21,380 | $10,562 | $10,817 |
| Year 12 | $24,090 | $12,330 | $11,760 |
| Year 13 | $26,964 | $14,140 | $12,824 |
| Year 14 | $30,010 | $15,994 | $14,015 |
| Year 15 | $33,238 | $17,898 | $15,340 |
| Year 16 | $36,660 | $19,853 | $16,807 |
| Year 17 | $40,288 | $21,864 | $18,424 |
| Year 18 | $44,133 | $23,935 | $20,198 |
| Year 19 | $48,209 | $26,071 | $22,138 |
| Year 20 | $52,530 | $28,277 | $24,253 |
| Year 21 | $57,110 | $30,556 | $26,554 |
| Year 22 | $61,964 | $32,915 | $29,049 |
| Year 23 | $67,110 | $35,361 | $31,750 |
| Year 24 | $72,565 | $37,897 | $34,667 |
| Year 25 | $78,347 | $40,533 | $37,814 |
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