How Much Can Solar Save in Worth?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$160
Current Bill/mo
$152
Est. Lease + Battery
5.7 yrs
Payback Period
$54,724
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
$160
Annual Cost
$1,920
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$105,340
Your Solar Investment
7.5 kW System
$21,750
$10,959
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,541
With vs Without Solar in Worth
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $160/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,368 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $105,340 | $50,616 |
| 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
$54,724
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,920
$1,818
Year 5
$10,823
$800
Year 10
$25,307
$10,939
Year 15
$44,690
$22,242
Year 20
$70,628
$35,224
Year 25
$105,340
$50,616
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,920 | $1,818 | $102 |
| Year 2 | $3,955 | -$4,882 | $8,837 |
| Year 3 | $6,113 | -$3,016 | $9,128 |
| Year 4 | $8,399 | -$1,122 | $9,522 |
| Year 5 | $10,823 | $800 | $10,023 |
| Year 6 | $13,393 | $2,754 | $10,638 |
| Year 7 | $16,116 | $4,742 | $11,374 |
| Year 8 | $19,003 | $6,767 | $12,236 |
| Year 9 | $22,063 | $8,832 | $13,231 |
| Year 10 | $25,307 | $10,939 | $14,368 |
| Year 11 | $28,746 | $13,093 | $15,653 |
| Year 12 | $32,390 | $15,296 | $17,095 |
| Year 13 | $36,254 | $17,552 | $18,702 |
| Year 14 | $40,349 | $19,866 | $20,483 |
| Year 15 | $44,690 | $22,242 | $22,448 |
| Year 16 | $49,291 | $24,684 | $24,607 |
| Year 17 | $54,169 | $27,198 | $26,971 |
| Year 18 | $59,339 | $29,788 | $29,551 |
| Year 19 | $64,819 | $32,462 | $32,357 |
| Year 20 | $70,628 | $35,224 | $35,404 |
| Year 21 | $76,786 | $38,082 | $38,704 |
| Year 22 | $83,313 | $41,042 | $42,271 |
| Year 23 | $90,232 | $44,112 | $46,120 |
| Year 24 | $97,566 | $47,301 | $50,265 |
| Year 25 | $105,340 | $50,616 | $54,724 |
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