How Much Can Solar Save in Alexis?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$123

Current Bill/mo

$133

Est. Lease + Battery

26+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$45,371

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

$123

Annual Cost

$1,476

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$80,980

Your Solar Investment

5.5 kW System

$15,125

$6,145

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,330

With vs Without Solar in Alexis

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$123/mo	$91/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$16/mo
5-Year Cost	$7,970	$5,460
25-Year Cost	$80,980	$35,609
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

$45,371

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,476

$1,285

Year 5

$8,320

-$705

Year 10

$19,455

$6,552

Year 15

$34,355

$14,726

Year 20

$54,296

$24,221

Year 25

$80,980

$35,609

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,476	$1,285	$191
Year 2	$3,041	-$4,741	$7,782
Year 3	$4,699	-$3,418	$8,117
Year 4	$6,457	-$2,073	$8,530
Year 5	$8,320	-$705	$9,025
Year 6	$10,296	$688	$9,607
Year 7	$12,389	$2,108	$10,281
Year 8	$14,609	$3,557	$11,051
Year 9	$16,961	$5,038	$11,923
Year 10	$19,455	$6,552	$12,903
Year 11	$22,098	$8,102	$13,996
Year 12	$24,900	$9,692	$15,208
Year 13	$27,870	$11,323	$16,547
Year 14	$31,018	$13,000	$18,018
Year 15	$34,355	$14,726	$19,630
Year 16	$37,893	$16,504	$21,389
Year 17	$41,642	$18,338	$23,304
Year 18	$45,617	$20,232	$25,384
Year 19	$49,830	$22,192	$27,638
Year 20	$54,296	$24,221	$30,074
Year 21	$59,029	$26,326	$32,704
Year 22	$64,047	$28,511	$35,536
Year 23	$69,366	$30,782	$38,584
Year 24	$75,004	$33,146	$41,858
Year 25	$80,980	$35,609	$45,371

Calculate YOUR Savings

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Average Monthly Electric Bill

Current Utility Rate ($/kWh)

Default: $0.16/kWh (ComEd & Ameren average)

Utility Rate Escalator: 4.5% per year

Conservative (2%)Historical Average (6%)Aggressive (10%)

How We Calculate Your Savings

This calculator uses your custom utility rate (default $0.16/kWh for Illinois) with a 4.5% annual escalator compared to our fixed lease rate of $0.10/kWh (avg.) for 15 years. A low-escalator option is also available for a lower starting payment. After the 15-year lease, you can keep the system for a low fair-market buyout — then your electricity cost drops to near-zero for the remaining life of the panels (25+ years). Your actual savings may vary based on your specific usage patterns and system size.

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