How Much Can Solar Save in Crest Hill?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$159

Current Bill/mo

$151

Est. Lease + Battery

26+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$59,169

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

$159

Annual Cost

$1,908

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$104,681

Your Solar Investment

7 kW System

$19,250

$7,705

After All IL Incentives

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

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,445

With vs Without Solar in Crest Hill

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$159/mo	$116/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$22/mo
5-Year Cost	$10,303	$6,960
25-Year Cost	$104,681	$45,512
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

$59,169

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,908

$1,639

Year 5

$10,756

-$990

Year 10

$25,149

$8,281

Year 15

$44,411

$18,737

Year 20

$70,187

$30,902

Year 25

$104,681

$45,513

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,908	$1,639	$269
Year 2	$3,930	-$6,142	$10,073
Year 3	$6,074	-$4,453	$10,528
Year 4	$8,347	-$2,737	$11,083
Year 5	$10,756	-$990	$11,746
Year 6	$13,309	$789	$12,520
Year 7	$16,015	$2,603	$13,413
Year 8	$18,884	$4,454	$14,431
Year 9	$21,925	$6,346	$15,580
Year 10	$25,149	$8,281	$16,868
Year 11	$28,566	$10,263	$18,303
Year 12	$32,188	$12,296	$19,892
Year 13	$36,027	$14,383	$21,644
Year 14	$40,097	$16,529	$23,568
Year 15	$44,411	$18,737	$25,673
Year 16	$48,983	$21,014	$27,970
Year 17	$53,830	$23,363	$30,468
Year 18	$58,968	$25,790	$33,178
Year 19	$64,414	$28,301	$36,113
Year 20	$70,187	$30,902	$39,285
Year 21	$76,306	$33,600	$42,706
Year 22	$82,792	$36,403	$46,390
Year 23	$89,668	$39,317	$50,351
Year 24	$96,956	$42,350	$54,606
Year 25	$104,681	$45,513	$59,169

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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