How Much Can Solar Save in Itasca?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$209

Current Bill/mo

$176

Est. Lease + Battery

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$70,466

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

$209

Annual Cost

$2,508

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$137,600

Your Solar Investment

10.5 kW System

$28,875

$13,568

After All IL Incentives

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

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$12,157

With vs Without Solar in Itasca

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$209/mo	$174/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$7/mo
5-Year Cost	$13,543	$10,440
25-Year Cost	$137,600	$67,134
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

$70,466

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$2,508

$2,425

Year 5

$14,138

$312

Year 10

$33,057

$13,874

Year 15

$58,376

$29,021

Year 20

$92,258

$46,448

Year 25

$137,600

$67,134

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$2,508	$2,425	$83
Year 2	$5,166	-$7,276	$12,442
Year 3	$7,984	-$4,785	$12,769
Year 4	$10,972	-$2,256	$13,228
Year 5	$14,138	$312	$13,826
Year 6	$17,494	$2,924	$14,570
Year 7	$21,052	$5,582	$15,470
Year 8	$24,823	$8,290	$16,532
Year 9	$28,820	$11,053	$17,767
Year 10	$33,057	$13,874	$19,183
Year 11	$37,549	$16,758	$20,791
Year 12	$42,310	$19,709	$22,601
Year 13	$47,356	$22,733	$24,624
Year 14	$52,706	$25,835	$26,871
Year 15	$58,376	$29,021	$29,355
Year 16	$64,387	$32,297	$32,090
Year 17	$70,758	$35,670	$35,088
Year 18	$77,511	$39,148	$38,363
Year 19	$84,670	$42,738	$41,932
Year 20	$92,258	$46,448	$45,811
Year 21	$100,302	$50,287	$50,015
Year 22	$108,828	$54,264	$54,564
Year 23	$117,866	$58,391	$59,475
Year 24	$127,445	$62,677	$64,769
Year 25	$137,600	$67,134	$70,466

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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