How Much Can Solar Save in Zion?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$145
Current Bill/mo
$144
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$44,237
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
$145
Annual Cost
$1,740
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$95,464
Your Solar Investment
8 kW System
$23,200
$11,690
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,400
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,110
With vs Without Solar in Zion
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $145/mo | $140/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,396 | $8,400 |
| 25-Year Cost | $95,464 | $51,227 |
| 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
$44,237
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,740
$1,909
Year 2Payback Year
$3,584
-$5,271
Year 5
$9,809
$665
Year 10
$22,935
$11,177
Year 15
$40,500
$22,760
Year 20
$64,007
$35,887
Year 25
$95,464
$51,227
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,740 | $1,909 | -$169 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,584 | -$5,271 | $8,856 |
| Year 3 | $5,539 | -$3,318 | $8,858 |
| Year 4 | $7,612 | -$1,340 | $8,952 |
| Year 5 | $9,809 | $665 | $9,143 |
| Year 6 | $12,137 | $2,700 | $9,437 |
| Year 7 | $14,605 | $4,765 | $9,840 |
| Year 8 | $17,222 | $6,865 | $10,356 |
| Year 9 | $19,995 | $9,001 | $10,994 |
| Year 10 | $22,935 | $11,177 | $11,758 |
| Year 11 | $26,051 | $13,395 | $12,656 |
| Year 12 | $29,354 | $15,659 | $13,695 |
| Year 13 | $32,855 | $17,971 | $14,884 |
| Year 14 | $36,566 | $20,337 | $16,229 |
| Year 15 | $40,500 | $22,760 | $17,741 |
| Year 16 | $44,670 | $25,243 | $19,427 |
| Year 17 | $49,090 | $27,793 | $21,298 |
| Year 18 | $53,776 | $30,413 | $23,363 |
| Year 19 | $58,742 | $33,109 | $25,633 |
| Year 20 | $64,007 | $35,887 | $28,120 |
| Year 21 | $69,587 | $38,752 | $30,835 |
| Year 22 | $75,503 | $41,712 | $33,791 |
| Year 23 | $81,773 | $44,772 | $37,000 |
| Year 24 | $88,419 | $47,942 | $40,478 |
| Year 25 | $95,464 | $51,227 | $44,237 |
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