How Much Can Solar Save in Lake in the Hills?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$180

Current Bill/mo

$158

Est. Lease + Battery

23+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$52,048

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

$180

Annual Cost

$2,160

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$118,507

Your Solar Investment

10 kW System

$27,500

$14,254

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,000

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,246

With vs Without Solar in Lake in the Hills

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$180/mo	$165/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	$-16/mo
5-Year Cost	$11,664	$9,900
25-Year Cost	$118,507	$66,459
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

$52,048

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1

$2,160

$2,350

Year 2Profit Starts Here

$4,450

-$5,514

Year 5

$12,176

$1,844

Year 10

$28,471

$14,998

Year 15

$50,276

$29,677

Year 20

$79,457

$46,529

Year 25

$118,507

$66,459

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1	$2,160	$2,350	-$190
Year 2Profit Starts	$4,450	-$5,514	$9,964
Year 3	$6,877	-$3,099	$9,975
Year 4	$9,449	-$647	$10,096
Year 5	$12,176	$1,844	$10,332
Year 6	$15,067	$4,377	$10,689
Year 7	$18,131	$6,956	$11,175
Year 8	$21,379	$9,583	$11,795
Year 9	$24,821	$12,263	$12,559
Year 10	$28,471	$14,998	$13,472
Year 11	$32,339	$17,795	$14,544
Year 12	$36,439	$20,656	$15,784
Year 13	$40,785	$23,586	$17,199
Year 14	$45,393	$26,592	$18,801
Year 15	$50,276	$29,677	$20,599
Year 16	$55,453	$32,849	$22,604
Year 17	$60,940	$36,113	$24,827
Year 18	$66,756	$39,476	$27,280
Year 19	$72,922	$42,945	$29,976
Year 20	$79,457	$46,529	$32,928
Year 21	$86,384	$50,234	$36,151
Year 22	$93,727	$54,070	$39,658
Year 23	$101,511	$58,046	$43,465
Year 24	$109,762	$62,172	$47,589
Year 25	$118,507	$66,459	$52,048

Calculate YOUR Savings

Enter your actual ComEd bill to see a personalized 25-year savings projection.

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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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