How Much Can Solar Save in Matteson?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$164

Current Bill/mo

$153

Est. Lease + Battery

24+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$54,301

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

$164

Annual Cost

$1,968

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$107,973

Your Solar Investment

8.5 kW System

$23,375

$11,105

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,550

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,720

With vs Without Solar in Matteson

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$164/mo	$141/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$1/mo
5-Year Cost	$10,627	$8,460
25-Year Cost	$107,973	$53,672
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

$54,301

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,968

$1,952

Year 5

$11,094

$310

Year 10

$25,940

$11,194

Year 15

$45,807

$23,315

Year 20

$72,394

$37,220

Year 25

$107,973

$53,672

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,968	$1,952	$16
Year 2	$4,054	-$5,791	$9,845
Year 3	$6,265	-$3,787	$10,052
Year 4	$8,609	-$1,754	$10,363
Year 5	$11,094	$310	$10,784
Year 6	$13,727	$2,408	$11,319
Year 7	$16,519	$4,542	$11,977
Year 8	$19,478	$6,716	$12,762
Year 9	$22,615	$8,932	$13,683
Year 10	$25,940	$11,194	$14,746
Year 11	$29,464	$13,504	$15,960
Year 12	$33,200	$15,867	$17,333
Year 13	$37,160	$18,287	$18,873
Year 14	$41,358	$20,769	$20,589
Year 15	$45,807	$23,315	$22,492
Year 16	$50,524	$25,933	$24,591
Year 17	$55,523	$28,626	$26,897
Year 18	$60,822	$31,401	$29,422
Year 19	$66,440	$34,263	$32,177
Year 20	$72,394	$37,220	$35,175
Year 21	$78,706	$40,277	$38,429
Year 22	$85,396	$43,443	$41,953
Year 23	$92,488	$46,725	$45,763
Year 24	$100,005	$50,132	$49,873
Year 25	$107,973	$53,672	$54,301

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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