How Much Can Solar Save in Leland?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$147
Current Bill/mo
$144
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$46,572
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
$147
Annual Cost
$1,764
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$96,781
Your Solar Investment
7.5 kW System
$21,750
$10,959
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,541
With vs Without Solar in Leland
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $147/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,526 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $96,781 | $50,209 |
| 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
$46,572
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,764
$1,822
Year 2Payback Year
$3,634
-$4,874
Year 5
$9,944
$813
Year 10
$23,251
$10,941
Year 15
$41,059
$22,189
Year 20
$64,890
$35,048
Year 25
$96,781
$50,209
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,764 | $1,822 | -$58 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,634 | -$4,874 | $8,508 |
| Year 3 | $5,616 | -$3,006 | $8,621 |
| Year 4 | $7,717 | -$1,110 | $8,827 |
| Year 5 | $9,944 | $813 | $9,130 |
| Year 6 | $12,304 | $2,768 | $9,537 |
| Year 7 | $14,807 | $4,755 | $10,052 |
| Year 8 | $17,459 | $6,778 | $10,682 |
| Year 9 | $20,271 | $8,839 | $11,432 |
| Year 10 | $23,251 | $10,941 | $12,310 |
| Year 11 | $26,410 | $13,087 | $13,323 |
| Year 12 | $29,759 | $15,282 | $14,477 |
| Year 13 | $33,308 | $17,527 | $15,781 |
| Year 14 | $37,071 | $19,828 | $17,242 |
| Year 15 | $41,059 | $22,189 | $18,870 |
| Year 16 | $45,286 | $24,613 | $20,674 |
| Year 17 | $49,768 | $27,106 | $22,662 |
| Year 18 | $54,518 | $29,672 | $24,846 |
| Year 19 | $59,553 | $32,317 | $27,235 |
| Year 20 | $64,890 | $35,048 | $29,842 |
| Year 21 | $70,547 | $37,870 | $32,678 |
| Year 22 | $76,544 | $40,789 | $35,755 |
| Year 23 | $82,901 | $43,814 | $39,087 |
| Year 24 | $89,639 | $46,951 | $42,687 |
| Year 25 | $96,781 | $50,209 | $46,572 |
Start Saving in Leland
Get a free, personalized solar analysis based on your actual ComEd bill and roof. Lease or own — we'll find the best option.
✓ $0 down lease available — save from day 1 with no upfront cost
ComEd rates projected to rise again next year. Lock in savings now.