How Much Can Solar Save in Cicero?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$163

Current Bill/mo

$154

Est. Lease + Battery

26+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$62,340

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

$163

Annual Cost

$1,956

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$107,315

Your Solar Investment

7 kW System

$19,250

$7,344

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,806

With vs Without Solar in Cicero

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$163/mo	$116/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$27/mo
5-Year Cost	$10,562	$6,960
25-Year Cost	$107,315	$44,975
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

$62,340

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,956

$1,632

Year 5

$11,026

-$1,388

Year 10

$25,782

$7,843

Year 15

$45,528

$18,260

Year 20

$71,953

$30,389

Year 25

$107,315

$44,975

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,956	$1,632	$324
Year 2	$4,029	-$6,518	$10,547
Year 3	$6,227	-$4,836	$11,063
Year 4	$8,557	-$3,127	$11,684
Year 5	$11,026	-$1,388	$12,414
Year 6	$13,644	$383	$13,261
Year 7	$16,418	$2,189	$14,230
Year 8	$19,359	$4,032	$15,327
Year 9	$22,477	$5,916	$16,561
Year 10	$25,782	$7,843	$17,938
Year 11	$29,285	$9,817	$19,467
Year 12	$32,998	$11,842	$21,155
Year 13	$36,933	$13,921	$23,012
Year 14	$41,105	$16,059	$25,046
Year 15	$45,528	$18,260	$27,268
Year 16	$50,215	$20,529	$29,687
Year 17	$55,184	$22,870	$32,314
Year 18	$60,451	$25,290	$35,161
Year 19	$66,035	$27,795	$38,240
Year 20	$71,953	$30,389	$41,563
Year 21	$78,226	$33,081	$45,144
Year 22	$84,875	$35,878	$48,997
Year 23	$91,924	$38,787	$53,137
Year 24	$99,395	$41,816	$57,579
Year 25	$107,315	$44,975	$62,340

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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