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

24+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$49,010

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

$20,625

$9,674

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,701

With vs Without Solar in Leland

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$147/mo	$124/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$3/mo
5-Year Cost	$9,526	$7,440
25-Year Cost	$96,781	$47,771
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

$49,010

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,764

$1,731

Year 5

$9,944

$198

Year 10

$23,251

$9,869

Year 15

$41,059

$20,661

Year 20

$64,890

$33,065

Year 25

$96,781

$47,771

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,764	$1,731	$33
Year 2	$3,634	-$5,217	$8,851
Year 3	$5,616	-$3,439	$9,055
Year 4	$7,717	-$1,635	$9,352
Year 5	$9,944	$198	$9,746
Year 6	$12,304	$2,061	$10,244
Year 7	$14,807	$3,957	$10,850
Year 8	$17,459	$5,888	$11,571
Year 9	$20,271	$7,858	$12,412
Year 10	$23,251	$9,869	$13,382
Year 11	$26,410	$11,925	$14,485
Year 12	$29,759	$14,028	$15,731
Year 13	$33,308	$16,182	$17,126
Year 14	$37,071	$18,392	$18,678
Year 15	$41,059	$20,661	$20,397
Year 16	$45,286	$22,994	$22,292
Year 17	$49,768	$25,396	$24,372
Year 18	$54,518	$27,871	$26,646
Year 19	$59,553	$30,425	$29,127
Year 20	$64,890	$33,065	$31,825
Year 21	$70,547	$35,795	$34,752
Year 22	$76,544	$38,624	$37,920
Year 23	$82,901	$41,557	$41,343
Year 24	$89,639	$44,604	$45,035
Year 25	$96,781	$47,771	$49,010

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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