How Much Can Solar Save in Carbon Hill?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$157

Current Bill/mo

$125

Est. Lease + Battery

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$55,083

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

$157

Annual Cost

$1,884

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$103,365

Your Solar Investment

7.5 kW System

$20,625

$9,067

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,308

With vs Without Solar in Carbon Hill

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$157/mo	$124/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$12/mo
5-Year Cost	$10,174	$7,440
25-Year Cost	$103,365	$48,282
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

$55,083

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,884

$1,744

Year 5

$10,620

-$331

Year 10

$24,833

$9,465

Year 15

$43,852

$20,449

Year 20

$69,304

$33,143

Year 25

$103,365

$48,282

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,884	$1,744	$140
Year 2	$3,881	-$5,797	$9,678
Year 3	$5,998	-$4,004	$10,002
Year 4	$8,242	-$2,183	$10,424
Year 5	$10,620	-$331	$10,952
Year 6	$13,142	$1,552	$11,589
Year 7	$15,814	$3,471	$12,343
Year 8	$18,647	$5,427	$13,220
Year 9	$21,650	$7,424	$14,226
Year 10	$24,833	$9,465	$15,368
Year 11	$28,207	$11,552	$16,654
Year 12	$31,783	$13,690	$18,093
Year 13	$35,574	$15,883	$19,691
Year 14	$39,592	$18,134	$21,458
Year 15	$43,852	$20,449	$23,403
Year 16	$48,367	$22,831	$25,536
Year 17	$53,153	$25,286	$27,867
Year 18	$58,226	$27,819	$30,408
Year 19	$63,604	$30,436	$33,168
Year 20	$69,304	$33,143	$36,161
Year 21	$75,346	$35,947	$39,399
Year 22	$81,751	$38,855	$42,896
Year 23	$88,540	$41,875	$46,665
Year 24	$95,737	$45,014	$50,722
Year 25	$103,365	$48,282	$55,083

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.) plus battery backup 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.

More Solar Resources for Carbon Hill

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Statewide Solar Guides That Apply in Carbon Hill

Local solar numbers depend on your utility, Illinois incentive rules, and state program eligibility.

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