How Much Can Solar Save in Loda?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$126

Current Bill/mo

$131

Est. Lease + Battery

26+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$45,511

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

$126

Annual Cost

$1,512

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$82,955

Your Solar Investment

5 kW System

$13,750

$5,153

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,500

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,097

With vs Without Solar in Loda

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$126/mo	$83/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$21/mo
5-Year Cost	$8,165	$4,980
25-Year Cost	$82,955	$37,444
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

$45,511

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,512

$1,263

Year 5

$8,523

-$534

Year 10

$19,929

$6,799

Year 15

$35,193

$15,233

Year 20

$55,620

$25,232

Year 25

$82,955

$37,444

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,512	$1,263	$249
Year 2	$3,115	-$4,548	$7,662
Year 3	$4,814	-$3,237	$8,050
Year 4	$6,614	-$1,900	$8,514
Year 5	$8,523	-$534	$9,058
Year 6	$10,547	$862	$9,685
Year 7	$12,691	$2,290	$10,401
Year 8	$14,965	$3,755	$11,210
Year 9	$17,375	$5,256	$12,118
Year 10	$19,929	$6,799	$13,130
Year 11	$22,637	$8,385	$14,252
Year 12	$25,507	$10,018	$15,489
Year 13	$28,550	$11,701	$16,849
Year 14	$31,775	$13,438	$18,337
Year 15	$35,193	$15,233	$19,960
Year 16	$38,817	$17,090	$21,727
Year 17	$42,658	$19,013	$23,645
Year 18	$46,729	$21,008	$25,721
Year 19	$51,045	$23,079	$27,966
Year 20	$55,620	$25,232	$30,388
Year 21	$60,469	$27,473	$32,996
Year 22	$65,609	$29,807	$35,802
Year 23	$71,058	$32,242	$38,815
Year 24	$76,833	$34,785	$42,048
Year 25	$82,955	$37,444	$45,511

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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