How Much Can Solar Save in Hennepin?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$145
Current Bill/mo
$144
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$46,296
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
$145
Annual Cost
$1,740
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$95,464
Your Solar Investment
7.5 kW System
$21,750
$10,959
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,541
With vs Without Solar in Hennepin
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $145/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,396 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $95,464 | $49,168 |
| 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
$46,296
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,740
$1,803
Year 2Payback Year
$3,584
-$4,913
Year 5
$9,809
$708
Year 10
$22,935
$10,694
Year 15
$40,500
$21,751
Year 20
$64,007
$34,353
Year 25
$95,464
$49,168
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,740 | $1,803 | -$63 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,584 | -$4,913 | $8,497 |
| Year 3 | $5,539 | -$3,065 | $8,604 |
| Year 4 | $7,612 | -$1,192 | $8,804 |
| Year 5 | $9,809 | $708 | $9,100 |
| Year 6 | $12,137 | $2,637 | $9,500 |
| Year 7 | $14,605 | $4,598 | $10,007 |
| Year 8 | $17,222 | $6,592 | $10,629 |
| Year 9 | $19,995 | $8,624 | $11,371 |
| Year 10 | $22,935 | $10,694 | $12,241 |
| Year 11 | $26,051 | $12,807 | $13,244 |
| Year 12 | $29,354 | $14,965 | $14,388 |
| Year 13 | $32,855 | $17,173 | $15,682 |
| Year 14 | $36,566 | $19,433 | $17,133 |
| Year 15 | $40,500 | $21,751 | $18,749 |
| Year 16 | $44,670 | $24,130 | $20,541 |
| Year 17 | $49,090 | $26,574 | $22,516 |
| Year 18 | $53,776 | $29,089 | $24,687 |
| Year 19 | $58,742 | $31,680 | $27,062 |
| Year 20 | $64,007 | $34,353 | $29,654 |
| Year 21 | $69,587 | $37,113 | $32,474 |
| Year 22 | $75,503 | $39,968 | $35,535 |
| Year 23 | $81,773 | $42,923 | $38,849 |
| Year 24 | $88,419 | $45,988 | $42,432 |
| Year 25 | $95,464 | $49,168 | $46,296 |
Start Saving in Hennepin
Get a free, personalized solar analysis based on your actual ComEd bill and roof. Lease or own — we'll find the best option.
✓ $0 down lease available — save from day 1 with no upfront cost
ComEd rates projected to rise again next year. Lock in savings now.