How Much Can Solar Save in Durand?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$136

Current Bill/mo

$140

Est. Lease + Battery

26+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$51,728

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

$136

Annual Cost

$1,632

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$89,539

Your Solar Investment

6 kW System

$16,500

$6,499

After All IL Incentives

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

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,201

With vs Without Solar in Durand

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$136/mo	$99/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$21/mo
5-Year Cost	$8,813	$5,940
25-Year Cost	$89,539	$37,811
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

$51,728

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,632

$1,384

Year 5

$9,200

-$1,073

Year 10

$21,511

$6,719

Year 15

$37,986

$15,478

Year 20

$60,034

$25,638

Year 25

$89,539

$37,811

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,632	$1,384	$248
Year 2	$3,362	-$5,414	$8,776
Year 3	$5,196	-$3,990	$9,185
Year 4	$7,139	-$2,543	$9,683
Year 5	$9,200	-$1,073	$10,272
Year 6	$11,384	$424	$10,959
Year 7	$13,699	$1,950	$11,749
Year 8	$16,153	$3,506	$12,647
Year 9	$18,754	$5,094	$13,660
Year 10	$21,511	$6,719	$14,792
Year 11	$24,434	$8,381	$16,052
Year 12	$27,532	$10,085	$17,447
Year 13	$30,816	$11,834	$18,982
Year 14	$34,297	$13,630	$20,667
Year 15	$37,986	$15,478	$22,509
Year 16	$41,898	$17,381	$24,517
Year 17	$46,043	$19,344	$26,699
Year 18	$50,438	$21,371	$29,067
Year 19	$55,096	$23,467	$31,629
Year 20	$60,034	$25,638	$34,396
Year 21	$65,268	$27,888	$37,380
Year 22	$70,816	$30,224	$40,592
Year 23	$76,697	$32,652	$44,045
Year 24	$82,931	$35,178	$47,753
Year 25	$89,539	$37,811	$51,728

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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