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How Much Can Solar Save You in Illinois?
Move the slider to your average electric bill to see an estimated system size, incentives, and long-term savings.
Your Estimated Results
Estimated system size
8.4 kW
Annual production
10,500 kWh
First-year savings
$1,418
25-year savings
$48,325
- Estimated installed cost
- $25,200
- Utility DG rebate
- − $2,520
- Illinois Shines incentive (estimate)
- − $9,126
- Estimated net cost
- $13,554
- Estimated payback
- 9 years
Illustrative estimate only — not a quote. Assumes $3.00/W installed, $0.18/kWh all-in rate, $0.09/kWh supply credit for exports, 1,250 kWh/kW/yr, 3% annual rate increase, $60/REC over 15 years, and $300/kW (and $300/kWh storage) utility rebates. No federal tax credit is included. Actual pricing, incentives, and savings depend on your home, usage, utility tariff, and the Illinois Shines block open at application.
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