How Much Can Solar Save in Woodridge?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$195
Current Bill/mo
$170
Est. Lease + Battery
5.9 yrs
Payback Period
$64,637
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
9.5 kW System
$27,550
$13,881
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,850
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,819
With vs Without Solar in Woodridge
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $195/mo | $167/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$3/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $12,636 | $10,020 |
| 25-Year Cost | $128,383 | $63,746 |
| 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
$64,637
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,340
$2,303
Year 5
$13,191
$1,007
Year 10
$30,843
$13,825
Year 15
$54,466
$28,085
Year 20
$86,078
$44,426
Year 25
$128,383
$63,746
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,340 | $2,303 | $37 |
| Year 2 | $4,820 | -$6,185 | $11,005 |
| Year 3 | $7,450 | -$3,822 | $11,272 |
| Year 4 | $10,237 | -$1,426 | $11,662 |
| Year 5 | $13,191 | $1,007 | $12,184 |
| Year 6 | $16,322 | $3,479 | $12,843 |
| Year 7 | $19,642 | $5,993 | $13,648 |
| Year 8 | $23,160 | $8,553 | $14,607 |
| Year 9 | $26,890 | $11,163 | $15,727 |
| Year 10 | $30,843 | $13,825 | $17,018 |
| Year 11 | $35,034 | $16,544 | $18,490 |
| Year 12 | $39,476 | $19,325 | $20,151 |
| Year 13 | $44,184 | $22,172 | $22,012 |
| Year 14 | $49,175 | $25,090 | $24,085 |
| Year 15 | $54,466 | $28,085 | $26,381 |
| Year 16 | $60,074 | $31,162 | $28,911 |
| Year 17 | $66,018 | $34,328 | $31,690 |
| Year 18 | $72,319 | $37,589 | $34,730 |
| Year 19 | $78,998 | $40,952 | $38,046 |
| Year 20 | $86,078 | $44,426 | $41,653 |
| Year 21 | $93,583 | $48,017 | $45,566 |
| Year 22 | $101,538 | $51,735 | $49,803 |
| Year 23 | $109,970 | $55,589 | $54,381 |
| Year 24 | $118,908 | $59,589 | $59,319 |
| Year 25 | $128,383 | $63,746 | $64,637 |
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