How Much Can Solar Save in Lyons?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$163

Current Bill/mo

$150

Est. Lease + Battery

23+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$47,579

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

$163

Annual Cost

$1,956

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$107,315

Your Solar Investment

9 kW System

$24,750

$12,750

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,700

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,300

With vs Without Solar in Lyons

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$163/mo	$149/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	$-13/mo
5-Year Cost	$10,562	$8,940
25-Year Cost	$107,315	$59,736
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

$47,579

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1

$1,956

$2,114

Year 2Profit Starts Here

$4,029

-$5,043

Year 5

$11,026

$1,577

Year 10

$25,782

$13,412

Year 15

$45,528

$26,622

Year 20

$71,953

$41,790

Year 25

$107,315

$59,736

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1	$1,956	$2,114	-$158
Year 2Profit Starts	$4,029	-$5,043	$9,072
Year 3	$6,227	-$2,870	$9,097
Year 4	$8,557	-$664	$9,221
Year 5	$11,026	$1,577	$9,449
Year 6	$13,644	$3,856	$9,788
Year 7	$16,418	$6,176	$10,242
Year 8	$19,359	$8,540	$10,820
Year 9	$22,477	$10,951	$11,526
Year 10	$25,782	$13,412	$12,369
Year 11	$29,285	$15,928	$13,356
Year 12	$32,998	$18,503	$14,495
Year 13	$36,933	$21,140	$15,793
Year 14	$41,105	$23,845	$17,261
Year 15	$45,528	$26,622	$18,906
Year 16	$50,215	$29,476	$20,739
Year 17	$55,184	$32,414	$22,770
Year 18	$60,451	$35,441	$25,010
Year 19	$66,035	$38,564	$27,470
Year 20	$71,953	$41,790	$30,163
Year 21	$78,226	$45,126	$33,100
Year 22	$84,875	$48,579	$36,296
Year 23	$91,924	$52,160	$39,764
Year 24	$99,395	$55,875	$43,520
Year 25	$107,315	$59,736	$47,579

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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