How Much Can Solar Save in Herscher?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$156

Current Bill/mo

$123

Est. Lease + Battery

26+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$56,022

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

$156

Annual Cost

$1,872

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$102,706

Your Solar Investment

7 kW System

$19,250

$8,026

After All IL Incentives

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

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,124

With vs Without Solar in Herscher

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$156/mo	$116/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$18/mo
5-Year Cost	$10,109	$6,960
25-Year Cost	$102,706	$46,684
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

$56,022

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,872

$1,659

Year 5

$10,553

-$563

Year 10

$24,674

$8,841

Year 15

$43,573

$19,461

Year 20

$68,863

$31,827

Year 25

$102,706

$46,685

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,872	$1,659	$213
Year 2	$3,856	-$5,781	$9,638
Year 3	$5,960	-$4,071	$10,031
Year 4	$8,189	-$2,332	$10,522
Year 5	$10,553	-$563	$11,115
Year 6	$13,058	$1,241	$11,817
Year 7	$15,713	$3,080	$12,634
Year 8	$18,528	$4,957	$13,571
Year 9	$21,512	$6,877	$14,635
Year 10	$24,674	$8,841	$15,834
Year 11	$28,027	$10,853	$17,174
Year 12	$31,581	$12,917	$18,664
Year 13	$35,347	$15,037	$20,311
Year 14	$39,340	$17,217	$22,124
Year 15	$43,573	$19,461	$24,112
Year 16	$48,059	$21,774	$26,285
Year 17	$52,815	$24,162	$28,653
Year 18	$57,855	$26,629	$31,226
Year 19	$63,199	$29,182	$34,017
Year 20	$68,863	$31,827	$37,035
Year 21	$74,866	$34,571	$40,295
Year 22	$81,230	$37,421	$43,810
Year 23	$87,976	$40,384	$47,592
Year 24	$95,127	$43,469	$51,658
Year 25	$102,706	$46,685	$56,022

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

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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.) plus battery backup 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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