How Much Can Solar Save in Clifton?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$147

Current Bill/mo

$142

Est. Lease + Battery

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$51,369

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

$147

Annual Cost

$1,764

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$96,781

Your Solar Investment

6.5 kW System

$17,875

$7,478

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,447

With vs Without Solar in Clifton

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$147/mo	$108/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$15/mo
5-Year Cost	$9,526	$6,480
25-Year Cost	$96,781	$45,412
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

$51,369

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,764

$1,578

Year 5

$9,944

-$284

Year 10

$23,251

$8,731

Year 15

$41,059

$18,969

Year 20

$64,890

$30,952

Year 25

$96,781

$45,412

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,764	$1,578	$186
Year 2	$3,634	-$5,265	$8,899
Year 3	$5,616	-$3,634	$9,250
Year 4	$7,717	-$1,975	$9,692
Year 5	$9,944	-$284	$10,227
Year 6	$12,304	$1,441	$10,863
Year 7	$14,807	$3,202	$11,605
Year 8	$17,459	$5,002	$12,457
Year 9	$20,271	$6,844	$13,426
Year 10	$23,251	$8,731	$14,520
Year 11	$26,410	$10,667	$15,743
Year 12	$29,759	$12,654	$17,104
Year 13	$33,308	$14,698	$18,610
Year 14	$37,071	$16,801	$20,269
Year 15	$41,059	$18,969	$22,090
Year 16	$45,286	$21,206	$24,080
Year 17	$49,768	$23,517	$26,250
Year 18	$54,518	$25,908	$28,609
Year 19	$59,553	$28,384	$31,168
Year 20	$64,890	$30,952	$33,938
Year 21	$70,547	$33,618	$36,929
Year 22	$76,544	$36,389	$40,155
Year 23	$82,901	$39,273	$43,628
Year 24	$89,639	$42,278	$47,361
Year 25	$96,781	$45,412	$51,369

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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