How Much Can Solar Save in Lincolnshire?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$259

Current Bill/mo

$199

Est. Lease + Battery

26+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$94,543

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

$259

Annual Cost

$3,108

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$170,519

Your Solar Investment

11 kW System

$30,250

$12,153

After All IL Incentives

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

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$14,797

With vs Without Solar in Lincolnshire

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$259/mo	$182/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$38/mo
5-Year Cost	$16,783	$10,920
25-Year Cost	$170,519	$75,976
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

$94,543

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$3,108

$2,654

Year 5

$17,520

-$1,068

Year 10

$40,966

$14,098

Year 15

$72,342

$31,337

Year 20

$114,330

$51,544

Year 25

$170,519

$75,976

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$3,108	$2,654	$454
Year 2	$6,402	-$9,446	$15,848
Year 3	$9,895	-$6,704	$16,598
Year 4	$13,596	-$3,913	$17,509
Year 5	$17,520	-$1,068	$18,589
Year 6	$21,679	$1,833	$19,847
Year 7	$26,088	$4,795	$21,293
Year 8	$30,761	$7,823	$22,938
Year 9	$35,715	$10,922	$24,793
Year 10	$40,966	$14,098	$26,868
Year 11	$46,532	$17,356	$29,176
Year 12	$52,432	$20,701	$31,730
Year 13	$58,686	$24,142	$34,543
Year 14	$65,315	$27,685	$37,630
Year 15	$72,342	$31,337	$41,005
Year 16	$79,790	$35,107	$44,684
Year 17	$87,686	$39,003	$48,683
Year 18	$96,055	$43,034	$53,021
Year 19	$104,926	$47,211	$57,715
Year 20	$114,330	$51,544	$62,786
Year 21	$124,297	$56,044	$68,253
Year 22	$134,863	$60,724	$74,139
Year 23	$146,063	$65,597	$80,467
Year 24	$157,935	$70,675	$87,259
Year 25	$170,519	$75,976	$94,543

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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