How Much Can Solar Save in Machesney Park?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$142

Current Bill/mo

$142

Est. Lease + Battery

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$49,322

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

$142

Annual Cost

$1,704

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$93,489

Your Solar Investment

7 kW System

$19,250

$8,674

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,476

With vs Without Solar in Machesney Park

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$142/mo	$116/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$8/mo
5-Year Cost	$9,202	$6,960
25-Year Cost	$93,489	$44,167
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

$49,322

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,704

$1,610

Year 5

$9,606

-$199

Year 10

$22,460

$8,802

Year 15

$39,662

$18,855

Year 20

$62,683

$30,425

Year 25

$93,489

$44,167

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,704	$1,610	$94
Year 2	$3,510	-$5,235	$8,746
Year 3	$5,425	-$3,582	$9,007
Year 4	$7,454	-$1,904	$9,358
Year 5	$9,606	-$199	$9,805
Year 6	$11,886	$1,534	$10,352
Year 7	$14,303	$3,299	$11,004
Year 8	$16,865	$5,096	$11,769
Year 9	$19,581	$6,930	$12,652
Year 10	$22,460	$8,802	$13,658
Year 11	$25,512	$10,716	$14,796
Year 12	$28,746	$12,674	$16,072
Year 13	$32,175	$14,681	$17,494
Year 14	$35,810	$16,740	$19,070
Year 15	$39,662	$18,855	$20,808
Year 16	$43,746	$21,029	$22,717
Year 17	$48,075	$23,269	$24,806
Year 18	$52,663	$25,578	$27,086
Year 19	$57,527	$27,961	$29,566
Year 20	$62,683	$30,425	$32,258
Year 21	$68,148	$32,974	$35,173
Year 22	$73,940	$35,616	$38,324
Year 23	$80,081	$38,358	$41,723
Year 24	$86,590	$41,205	$45,384
Year 25	$93,489	$44,167	$49,322

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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