How Much Can Solar Save in Chicago Heights?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$137

Current Bill/mo

$136

Est. Lease + Battery

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$46,861

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

$137

Annual Cost

$1,644

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$90,197

Your Solar Investment

6 kW System

$16,500

$6,979

After All IL Incentives

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

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,721

With vs Without Solar in Chicago Heights

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$137/mo	$99/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$13/mo
5-Year Cost	$8,878	$5,940
25-Year Cost	$90,197	$43,336
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

$46,861

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,644

$1,482

Year 5

$9,267

-$45

Year 10

$21,669

$8,464

Year 15

$38,266

$18,162

Year 20

$60,476

$29,552

Year 25

$90,197

$43,336

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,644	$1,482	$162
Year 2	$3,387	-$4,732	$8,119
Year 3	$5,234	-$3,199	$8,433
Year 4	$7,192	-$1,637	$8,829
Year 5	$9,267	-$45	$9,312
Year 6	$11,467	$1,581	$9,887
Year 7	$13,799	$3,242	$10,558
Year 8	$16,271	$4,941	$11,331
Year 9	$18,892	$6,680	$12,211
Year 10	$21,669	$8,464	$13,205
Year 11	$24,613	$10,295	$14,319
Year 12	$27,734	$12,176	$15,558
Year 13	$31,042	$14,112	$16,930
Year 14	$34,549	$16,106	$18,443
Year 15	$38,266	$18,162	$20,103
Year 16	$42,206	$20,286	$21,920
Year 17	$46,382	$22,481	$23,901
Year 18	$50,809	$24,754	$26,055
Year 19	$55,501	$27,109	$28,393
Year 20	$60,476	$29,552	$30,923
Year 21	$65,748	$32,091	$33,657
Year 22	$71,337	$34,731	$36,606
Year 23	$77,261	$37,480	$39,781
Year 24	$83,541	$40,346	$43,195
Year 25	$90,197	$43,336	$46,861

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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