How Much Can Solar Save in Lincolnwood?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$230

Current Bill/mo

$184

Est. Lease + Battery

26+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$82,801

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

$230

Annual Cost

$2,760

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$151,426

Your Solar Investment

10 kW System

$27,500

$11,144

After All IL Incentives

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

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$13,356

With vs Without Solar in Lincolnwood

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$230/mo	$165/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$29/mo
5-Year Cost	$14,904	$9,900
25-Year Cost	$151,426	$68,625
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

$82,801

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$2,760

$2,408

Year 5

$15,558

-$910

Year 10

$36,379

$12,820

Year 15

$64,242

$28,400

Year 20

$101,528

$46,629

Year 25

$151,426

$68,625

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$2,760	$2,408	$352
Year 2	$5,686	-$8,503	$14,189
Year 3	$8,787	-$6,017	$14,804
Year 4	$12,074	-$3,487	$15,561
Year 5	$15,558	-$910	$16,469
Year 6	$19,252	$1,718	$17,534
Year 7	$23,167	$4,400	$18,767
Year 8	$27,317	$7,142	$20,175
Year 9	$31,716	$9,947	$21,769
Year 10	$36,379	$12,820	$23,559
Year 11	$41,322	$15,766	$25,556
Year 12	$46,561	$18,791	$27,770
Year 13	$52,115	$21,901	$30,214
Year 14	$58,002	$25,102	$32,900
Year 15	$64,242	$28,400	$35,842
Year 16	$70,856	$31,803	$39,053
Year 17	$77,868	$35,319	$42,548
Year 18	$85,300	$38,956	$46,343
Year 19	$93,178	$42,723	$50,455
Year 20	$101,528	$46,629	$54,900
Year 21	$110,380	$50,684	$59,696
Year 22	$119,763	$54,899	$64,864
Year 23	$129,708	$59,286	$70,423
Year 24	$140,251	$63,857	$76,394
Year 25	$151,426	$68,625	$82,801

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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