How Much Can Solar Save in Indian Creek?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$225

Current Bill/mo

$184

Est. Lease + Battery

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$80,160

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

$225

Annual Cost

$2,700

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$148,134

Your Solar Investment

10.5 kW System

$28,875

$12,614

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,150

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$13,111

With vs Without Solar in Indian Creek

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$225/mo	$174/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$21/mo
5-Year Cost	$14,580	$10,440
25-Year Cost	$148,134	$67,974
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

$80,160

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$2,700

$2,445

Year 5

$15,220

-$517

Year 10

$35,588

$13,245

Year 15

$62,845

$28,700

Year 20

$99,321

$46,593

Year 25

$148,134

$67,974

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$2,700	$2,445	$255
Year 2	$5,562	-$8,187	$13,749
Year 3	$8,596	-$5,671	$14,266
Year 4	$11,811	-$3,115	$14,927
Year 5	$15,220	-$517	$15,737
Year 6	$18,833	$2,128	$16,705
Year 7	$22,663	$4,823	$17,841
Year 8	$26,723	$7,571	$19,153
Year 9	$31,027	$10,377	$20,650
Year 10	$35,588	$13,245	$22,343
Year 11	$40,423	$16,180	$24,243
Year 12	$45,549	$19,188	$26,361
Year 13	$50,982	$22,273	$28,709
Year 14	$56,741	$25,441	$31,299
Year 15	$62,845	$28,700	$34,145
Year 16	$69,316	$32,055	$37,261
Year 17	$76,175	$35,514	$40,661
Year 18	$83,445	$39,084	$44,361
Year 19	$91,152	$42,774	$48,378
Year 20	$99,321	$46,593	$52,728
Year 21	$107,980	$50,550	$57,430
Year 22	$117,159	$54,656	$62,503
Year 23	$126,889	$58,920	$67,968
Year 24	$137,202	$63,356	$73,846
Year 25	$148,134	$67,974	$80,160

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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