How Much Can Solar Save in Calumet Park?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$139

Current Bill/mo

$140

Est. Lease + Battery

26+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$51,131

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

$139

Annual Cost

$1,668

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$91,514

Your Solar Investment

6 kW System

$16,500

$6,546

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,154

With vs Without Solar in Calumet Park

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$139/mo	$99/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$20/mo
5-Year Cost	$9,007	$5,940
25-Year Cost	$91,514	$40,383
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

$51,131

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,668

$1,431

Year 5

$9,403

-$762

Year 10

$21,986

$7,379

Year 15

$38,824

$16,604

Year 20

$61,358

$27,384

Year 25

$91,514

$40,383

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,668	$1,431	$237
Year 2	$3,436	-$5,270	$8,706
Year 3	$5,310	-$3,794	$9,104
Year 4	$7,297	-$2,292	$9,589
Year 5	$9,403	-$762	$10,165
Year 6	$11,635	$797	$10,838
Year 7	$14,001	$2,388	$11,613
Year 8	$16,509	$4,014	$12,495
Year 9	$19,168	$5,676	$13,491
Year 10	$21,986	$7,379	$14,607
Year 11	$24,973	$9,124	$15,848
Year 12	$28,139	$10,916	$17,223
Year 13	$31,495	$12,757	$18,738
Year 14	$35,053	$14,652	$20,401
Year 15	$38,824	$16,604	$22,221
Year 16	$42,822	$18,617	$24,204
Year 17	$47,059	$20,697	$26,362
Year 18	$51,551	$22,848	$28,703
Year 19	$56,312	$25,075	$31,237
Year 20	$61,358	$27,384	$33,974
Year 21	$66,708	$29,781	$36,927
Year 22	$72,378	$32,272	$40,106
Year 23	$78,389	$34,864	$43,525
Year 24	$84,760	$37,565	$47,195
Year 25	$91,514	$40,383	$51,131

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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