How Much Can Solar Save in Hoffman Estates?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$195

Current Bill/mo

$167

Est. Lease + Battery

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$66,063

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

$195

Annual Cost

$2,340

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$128,383

Your Solar Investment

9.5 kW System

$26,125

$11,874

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,850

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$11,401

With vs Without Solar in Hoffman Estates

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$195/mo	$157/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$9/mo
5-Year Cost	$12,636	$9,420
25-Year Cost	$128,383	$62,320
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

$66,063

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$2,340

$2,227

Year 5

$13,191

$71

Year 10

$30,843

$12,604

Year 15

$54,466

$26,668

Year 20

$86,078

$42,928

Year 25

$128,383

$62,320

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$2,340	$2,227	$113
Year 2	$4,820	-$6,915	$11,736
Year 3	$7,450	-$4,624	$12,073
Year 4	$10,237	-$2,296	$12,532
Year 5	$13,191	$71	$13,120
Year 6	$16,322	$2,480	$13,842
Year 7	$19,642	$4,934	$14,707
Year 8	$23,160	$7,437	$15,723
Year 9	$26,890	$9,992	$16,897
Year 10	$30,843	$12,604	$18,239
Year 11	$35,034	$15,276	$19,758
Year 12	$39,476	$18,013	$21,462
Year 13	$44,184	$20,821	$23,363
Year 14	$49,175	$23,704	$25,471
Year 15	$54,466	$26,668	$27,798
Year 16	$60,074	$29,719	$30,355
Year 17	$66,018	$32,863	$33,155
Year 18	$72,319	$36,108	$36,211
Year 19	$78,998	$39,460	$39,538
Year 20	$86,078	$42,928	$43,150
Year 21	$93,583	$46,520	$47,063
Year 22	$101,538	$50,246	$51,292
Year 23	$109,970	$54,114	$55,857
Year 24	$118,908	$58,135	$60,774
Year 25	$128,383	$62,320	$66,063

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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