How Much Can Solar Save in West Dundee?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$195
Current Bill/mo
$168
Est. Lease + Battery
5.8 yrs
Payback Period
$64,684
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
$195
Annual Cost
$2,340
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$128,383
Your Solar Investment
9 kW System
$26,100
$13,151
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,700
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,249
With vs Without Solar in West Dundee
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $195/mo | $158/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $12,636 | $9,480 |
| 25-Year Cost | $128,383 | $63,699 |
| 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
$64,684
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,340
$2,237
Year 5
$13,191
$1,271
Year 10
$30,843
$13,850
Year 15
$54,466
$27,960
Year 20
$86,078
$44,265
Year 25
$128,383
$63,699
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,340 | $2,237 | $103 |
| Year 2 | $4,820 | -$5,744 | $10,565 |
| Year 3 | $7,450 | -$3,443 | $10,892 |
| Year 4 | $10,237 | -$1,105 | $11,342 |
| Year 5 | $13,191 | $1,271 | $11,920 |
| Year 6 | $16,322 | $3,689 | $12,633 |
| Year 7 | $19,642 | $6,153 | $13,489 |
| Year 8 | $23,160 | $8,665 | $14,495 |
| Year 9 | $26,890 | $11,230 | $15,660 |
| Year 10 | $30,843 | $13,850 | $16,993 |
| Year 11 | $35,034 | $16,532 | $18,502 |
| Year 12 | $39,476 | $19,279 | $20,197 |
| Year 13 | $44,184 | $22,095 | $22,089 |
| Year 14 | $49,175 | $24,987 | $24,188 |
| Year 15 | $54,466 | $27,960 | $26,506 |
| Year 16 | $60,074 | $31,020 | $29,054 |
| Year 17 | $66,018 | $34,173 | $31,845 |
| Year 18 | $72,319 | $37,427 | $34,892 |
| Year 19 | $78,998 | $40,788 | $38,210 |
| Year 20 | $86,078 | $44,265 | $41,813 |
| Year 21 | $93,583 | $47,866 | $45,717 |
| Year 22 | $101,538 | $51,600 | $49,938 |
| Year 23 | $109,970 | $55,476 | $54,494 |
| Year 24 | $118,908 | $59,506 | $59,403 |
| Year 25 | $128,383 | $63,699 | $64,684 |
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